Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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UVER, adj. Variant of over s.v. Ower, III., higher, superior (Sc. 1808 Jam.). Phr. the uver hand, the upper hand, a position of superiority (Id.). Also in n.Eng. dial.
[O.Sc. has uvir from 1372, O.E. uferra, upper.]
