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(Outreche,) Outreitche, Out-reach, n. [Cf. Outreke n. and Reche n.] a. Finding and equipping (a man for military service). = Outreke n. 2. b. Outlay, expenditure. — 1644 Falkirk Baron Ct. 5 Mar.
Those persones quha was allottit togidder for outreitche of a souldeyer and furneist airmeis to him 16.. Information of Coalheugh at Campbell in Argyll Mun. (Estates & Forfeitures) MS.
In the first the out reach of money forr the windowse wadges is verrie expensive so that the proffit is bot litle
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