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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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OUT-KNEED, ppl.adj. Having splayed or out-turned knees. Cf. In-kneed.Fif. 1831 Fife Herald (8 Dec.):
He is about 5 feet 4, or 5 inches high, out-kneed, of stout make, with black hair.
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"Out-kneed ppl. adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 2 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/outkneed>
