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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1634-1684
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Out-toun, Outoun, Owtoun(e, n. [Out attrib. or a.] a. In the north-east: The outlying part of a farm, in contrast to the Intoun(e; attrib. = Outfeild n. 1 b. b. In the south-west: ? An outlying estate, one detached from the main property. —a. 1634 Aberd. Sheriff Ct. II. 421.
Thrie firlottis aittis, half intoun, half outtounb. 1667 Ayrsh. Coll. VI. 112.
Drumastoune elder his twa owtounes Balnab & halff of the Ile 1667 Ib. 113. 1684 Galloway P.
It is to be remembered that Brochtones tuo outouns the thirledge therof ar includit in the said rent
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