Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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¶OUTLAIK, n. Also -lack. A excess quantity in weight or measure, over-weight, over-measure (s.Sc. 1802 J. Sibbald Chron. Sc. Poetry Gl.).
[Of somewhat doubtful authenticity, formed after Inlaik, q.v.]
