Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1880
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OUTFLOW, n. Also -flou. Used attrib. with rock, of a rock submerged at high tide. [′utflʌu]Ork. 1880 Dennison Sketch-Bk. 50:
A ootflow rock, that ye could only gang tae dry-shod wi' low water.
