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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1531-1533, 1618
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Out-boundis, n. pl. [Bound n.1 1; e.m.E. out-boundes (1596).] The outlying areas or parts of a place or district; also, the precincts of a building. — 1531 Bell. Boece I. xxvii.
The out boundis of Nidisdail 1533 Id. Livy II. 278.
Seruius … comperit haistelie in the out-boundis afore the court [A. in the porchis of the court; L. a vestibulo curiae] 1618 Urie Baron Ct. 26.
That their haill guidis sall pastour wpone the Mounth and out boundis as thaj have beine in vse befor
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