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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Overlepe,) Overleap, n. = Overloup n. — 1671 Kirkcudbr. Sheriff Ct. Processes No. 89 (1 June) .
[The grazing] of ane naig or meir with the ouerleap of the grasse of the grein lane dyke … To have libertie to keep sua many hogs therintill yeirlie going over by start and overleap as was used and wont
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