Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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OUTSPOUT, v. To spout out; to dart out. [ut′sput]Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 400:
And whan outspouted e'er a mouse Frae 'mang the grain.Fif. 1827 W. Tennant Papistry Storm'd 26:
He his parle out-spoutit.
