Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1856-1868
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OUTBURST, n., v. Sc. usages:
I. n. In mining: a sudden inrush of water or firedamp (Sc. 1886 J. Barrowman Mining Terms 48).
II. v. To burst out. Pa.t. ¶outbraste. Rare and arch. in Eng.s.Sc. 1856 Bards of Border (Watson) 108:
An' frae hunders o' jaws the loude guffaws Outbraste.Fif. 1868 St. Andrews Gazette (23 May):
A severe thunderstorm outburst over St Andrews, on the evening of Monday.
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