Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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†OUTSTAFE, n. One of the wooden spars used for stretching out a fishing net. See Pout, n.Sc. 1702 Foulis Acct. Bk. (S.H.S.) 305:
To livistoune for a pout net with outstafes . . . £2 18 0.
