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Quotation dates: 1609
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Utlaw, n. (Var. of Outlaw n. a fugitive from the law.) —1609 Skene Reg. Maj. ii 107b (Table).
Vtlaw. vid. felon. vid. fugitiue … Ane vtlaw restored by the kings grace, to peace, recovers not his lands, or gudes, given by the king, to ane other man