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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Outset(t, v. [Set v.] tr. To set forth, show forth, display, maintain with proper splendour. b. In passive. To be adorned or decorated with (in). — 15.. Aberd. B. Rec. MS. (Jam.).
To outsett the honour of this burgh 1562-3 Winȝet II. 9/28.
To discuss the treuth veray necessar at this tyme to be outset and manteanit a1578 Pitsc. II. 18/21.
xxx^m crouns to be deliuerit to the earle of Lennox allvayis to outsett [I. to be spendit to] his honour and fortifiecatioun 1596 Dalr. I. 68/15.
Nathir ȝit can I commend thair intentione, quha deuyses mony thingis to decore and outsettb. 1596 Dalr. I. 56/14.
Because we make haste, I wil nocht make mekle talkeng of the les Iles, albeit thay haue decore, and ar outsett in touris and litle tounes