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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Outcry, n. Also: owt-crye. [ME. (Wyclif) and e.m.E. outcry, -crie.] An outcry, clamour; a clamorous complaint. —1572 Buch. Detect. (1727) 75.
Quhen the flame spred farther he maid an outcry 1576 Douglas Corr. 208.
The owt crye of my cuntrye, seyng the great misvseng of … my soveraigns subiectis
