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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Outgen, n. [? For *outgaing: see Gaing vbl. n., Outgang n., Outgoing vbl. n.] = Outgate n. 2, a solution, outcome. —1640 Aberd. Council Lett. II. 214.
A happie peace and a comfortable outgen to our nightbors in this thair distres