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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1581-1623
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Out-flyte, Outflite, v. P.p. outflittin. [Flyt(e v.] tr. To beat or surpass in flyting, to outscold. — 1581-1623 James VI Poems II. 123/24.
Albeit of lait thay hope for till out flyte [v.r. outflite] yow a1585 Polwart Flyt. 746 (H).
Rude ratler, commone tratler, poore pratler outflittin
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