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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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†OWERKEMLE, v. Also ower-kemmle. To fell, bring a blow down on from above, used esp. of a horse: to strike down with the forefeet (Ork. 1911 Old-Lore Misc. IV. ii. 68, 1929 Marw.).
[A freq. variant of Owercammoo, q.v.]
