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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Outsicht,) Outsight, n.2 [Out adv.; Sicht n.] Prospect out or beyond (an enclosed place); hence, a way out, way of escape. —1606 Rollock's Thess. 165 (Jam.).
If he bid thé goe throgh hell, go throgh it, close thy eyes, follow on, howbeit thow knowest no outsight … by the contrary when a man … will not follow on God's will except he see a faire out-sight … the Lord will let him follow his owne will
