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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Outertounes, n. pl. and attrib. [Cf. Outintounis.] a. n. pl. Persons living outside the estate. b. attrib. From outside the burgh. — 1656 Dumbarton B. Rec. 73.
That nane of the saids craftismen tak ane unfrieman or outer tounesbairn to be his prentice 1671 Holmains Baron Ct. 11 Dec.
Except the outertounes bringing corn on condition they work at any of the lairds mills
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