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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Of-,) Offcast, n. [e.m.E. of(f)cast (1587) (also ppl. a. = cast off, rejected, 1571). Only in R. Bruce Serm., where the form cited may be editorial: cf. Affcast n.] One cast off or rejected. —1590-1 R. Bruce Serm. 150.
To be a reprobate, to be ane offcast, and never able to recover mercie
