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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Outwale,) Outwaill, v.1 [Out adv. 18 a; Wale v.] tr. To choose, select carefully, handpick. — 1579 Reg. Privy C. III. 144.
Ane verray suspect assyis outwaillit be the said Erll of sic personis that dar not utherwayis declair except thay knaw it to be his pleasour 1587-99 Hume 39/157.
His awin elect the Lord sall then out-waill, At his right hand quhilks sall all planted be
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