Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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OUTROAD, n. Also ootroad. The road that leads away from home.Bnff. 1927 E. S. Rae Hansel fae Hame 45:
'Neath unkent lifts, fremt folk amang, And further fyles — the ootroad's lang.
