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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Outdrawing, vbl. n. [e.m.E. (1598).] a. Drawing out (Draw v. 1). b. ? Drafting, drawing up (a document) (see Draw v. 10); or ? making an abstract (from an act) (see Outdraucht n.). c. concr. Ornamentation of a different material applied to a garment (Draw v. 2 h). — 1533 Edinb. Hammermen 143 b.
Gevin for the outdrawing of ane aict till pwnd the cors xij d. 1580 Treas. Acc. MS. 34.
Quheitt taffaty of the cord … to be outdrawing to ane of the satyne doublettis 1626 M. Works Acc. (ed.) II 186.
Threttie fadome off towis to ane creipper for outdrawing off the buckettis out of the well