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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1499-1500, 1590
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Outray, v. [ME. (14th c.) and e.m.E. outraye(n, to go beyond bounds, go to excess, vanquish, etc., AF. ultreier, outreier.] tr. To do violence to, to treat violently; to insult, abuse. — a1500 Taill of Rauf Coilȝear 372.
Thow gaif him ane outragious blaw … Ȝone man that thow outrayd Is not sa simpill as he said c1590 Fowler I. 385/244.
Full oft thou wouldste … him vprayde And for my sake … Thou haste him sore outrayde
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