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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Outrive,) v. P.t. outrave. [Rive v. and cf. e.m.E. out-rive tr. (1597–8).] intr. To come out violently, to wrench or tear (itself) out. —1535 Stewart 9883.
Breist plaittis brak and all the ruvis outrave
