Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1879-1894
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OUT-DAE, v. Also oot-dae; -dee (n.Sc.). Sc. forms of Eng. outdo. Pa.p. outdune, -deen. See Dae, v.1 [′ut′de:]Gsw. 1879 A. G. Murdoch Rhymes 45:
Donald, no wi' flattery to oot-dae him.Fif. 1894 J. W. M'Laren Tibbie and Tam 125:
No' to be ootdune he got haud o' Jenny roun' the neck.
