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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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OWER-STEER, adj. Immoderate, excessive in some way indicated by the context, carrying things too far; also slap-dash, rough and ready (Sh. 1964).Sh. 1963 New Shetlander No. 67. 8:
We wirna seekin ta tak up wi yun ower-steer baand.