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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
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