Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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OUTSTREEK, v. To stretch out, only as ppl.adj. outstreekit, -ed (Sh., Abd., Kcb. 1964). See Streek.Ags. 1812 R. Wighton Beggar's Son 9:
Chill that arm yet outstreekit.Ags. 1915 V. Jacob Songs 34:
There blew across my outstreeked hand The white mist o' her sark.
