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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1493
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(Our-,) Owrlady, n. [Our prep. 11, Lady n. 2 (2): cf. Ourlord n.] A female superior of a fief. — 1493 Acts Lords of Council I. 277/1.
Clamit one him be Jonete Tor Margrete Tor and Marioune Tor owrladyis and superiouris of the said annuale
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