Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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OUTLAT, n. Also ootlat (Abd. 1916 G. Abel Wylins 128), -let (Slk. 1912 Southern Reporter (21 Nov.)). Gen.Sc. forms of Eng. outlet. Vbl.n. outlattin, the letting out or increase in the loops of the heel of a stocking (Sh., Abd. 1964).Abd. 1880 W. Robbie Glendornie iv.:
“Tint loops” and “hingin' hairs,” irregularities in the “oot-lattin's” or “in-takin's,” in the setting of the heel or the closing of the toe.
