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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Overlope, -lap(e, n. Also: owirlupe. [Later varr. (cf. late ME. and e.m.E. overloppe) of Ourlop n. (Cf. also Overloft.)] = Ourlop n. — 1589 St. A. B. Ct. 19th Sept.
Ane new schip … nyntein futeis in breid and ten futeis of hicht wnder the ouerlope 1595 Duncan App. Etym.
Fori, the ship ouerlap 1602 Conv. Burghs II. 143.
Gif the merchandis guidis be watt or split in default of ane cow-brigg and owirlupe nocht weill calfutit 1666 Glasgow Chart. II. 116.
For anchorage for ilk bark not having overlape and topmast