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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1650
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(Outbreker,) Outbraker, n. [Cf. Brek n. 1 and Brek v. 9 c.] One who makes or joins in an outbreak of disorder or rebellion. —c1650 Spalding I. 8.
Sum slicht louns folloueris of the Clanchattan wes execute, bot the principall outbrakeris and malefactouris wes spairit
