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ˈoverˌlayer
[f. overlay v. + -er1.]
One who or that which overlays or overlies something; † in Sc. = prec. 1 (obs.).
1611Cotgr., Oppresseur, an oppressor; ouercharger, ouer⁓layer. 1635Brereton Trav. (Chetham) 188 We call here [in Scotland]..a band an ourlayer. 1725Bradley Fam. Dict. s.v. Washing of Hemp or Flax, You must..take off the Gravel, Stone, and over-layers of Wood, that keep 'em together in the Water. 1735Prompter 17 Jan. 2/2 What a Providence it is, that these bloody-minded Over⁓layers happen'd to be so Light in their Pressure. 1811T. Davis Agric. Wilts. xxxviii, The waggons..seldom have any overlayers [ed. 1794 overlays] or outriggers. 191719th Cent. Jan. 132 Faith in God and in a hereafter has been accompanied in history by an overlayer of superstition. |