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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Outhall-,) Uthale-woman, n. [Outhall n. 1 d: cf. ON. als-kona id.] A woman possessing land by udal tenure. — 1503 Orkney Rentals i. 52.
Of the quhilk [land] ane uthale woman aucht the land male of v d. terre ½