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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Out-,) Owtfall, v. Also p.t. owtfell. [Fall v. 5, 6, to chance, happen, and perh. Outfall n.2] intr. ? To mischance, to happen or fall out badly. —1584-9 Maxwall Commonpl. Bk. 29 b.
I charget my frend quhom I belwiffit Quhen thingis owtfell Than my deir frend … Did me refwis Ib.
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