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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Outgang, v. [Gang v.: cf. e.m.E. outgo to outstrip (1530), to excel (1553).] tr. To outstrip, surpass, excel. — c1682 Louis de France Music Bk. 56.
At wak and wraskell Willy had For dancing chieff renoun … Na man could him outgang [: ling a lang]
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