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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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OUTSHOOTHER, v. Also oot-. To jostle out of the way with the shoulder, to shove or elbow one's way through (a crowd). See Shouther.Bwk. 1930 J. Cockburn Country Love 121:
Ootshootherin' the rest, the policeman first Began to break in the door.
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