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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1586-1598
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Outliveray, n. Pl. -liverais. [Livery(e n.] Bounty bestowed on servants. = Livery(e n. 1, Levery n. 1 — 1586 Exchequer Rolls XXI. 619.
The said maister of howshald sall … furneis … the haill howshald servandis … in meitt, drink [etc.] … uncoistis, outliverayis and all uther necessar expensis in his hienes hous 1597 Ib. XXIII. 206 (see Oncost n.).
Outliverais 1598 Household Bks. Jas. VI and Anne 30 Apr.
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