Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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OWERHING, v., n. Also o'erhing. To overhang; an overhang, of rock, etc. (Cai. 1964). See Hing. Gen.Sc.Sc. 1784 G. Caw Poet. Museum 45:
A rock hangs nodding o'er its chrystal stream, And flowers, Narcissus-like, its waves o'erhing.
