Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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OWERLIP, v. Also owrelip, o'er-. To overflow, brim over. Ppl.adj. owerlipping, abundant. See Lip, v., 3. (2).Edb. 1871 J. Ballantine Lilias Lee 208:
So ye wha ha'e aught in your bicker to spare, Come gie your puir neighbours your owrelipping share.Lnk. 1885 J. Nicholson Tibbie's Garland 176:
A' loupin' an' lauchin', o'erlippin' wi' joy.
