Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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OWERHEEZE, v. Also o'erheeze. To praise so as to elate unduly. See Heeze, v.Ayr. 1789 D. Sillar Poems 55:
But tho' the tout o' fame may please you, Letna the flatt'rin' ghaist o'erheeze you.
