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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Outfang, n. [Abbreviated f. Outfangtheif(f or Outfang-thift.] Coupled with Infang, q.v. for several further examples, in indictments for theft: ? = Theft committed outside the jurisdiction. (But perh. merely as a term of style.) 1562 Linlithgow Sheriff Ct. 25 Aug.
For commoun thift outfang infang pairttaking with commoun theiffis … & in speciall with Adam Blaklok 1607 Aberd. Sheriff Ct. II. 108. 1623 Black Bk. Taymouth 378.
Mair thow art indytit and accusit for sorneing, outfang and infang, quhilk thow comone theif cannot deny