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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1552
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(Outfinding,) Outfynding, vbl. n. [e.m.E. outfinding (1553).] Finding out, discovering. —c1552 Lynd. Mon. 6102.
And strange wayis inuestigabyll, That is to say past out fynding