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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Outscatt, -skatt, ? var. (appar. with e.m.Du. sk- for sch-) of Outschot(t ppl. a. and n.2 (? reject [planks]). — 1626 Brechin Test. IV. 226 b.
Ane half hunderthe outskatt daillis pryce xvj lib. 1681 Blackness Customs 43 b.
Six thousand dealles and cuttes of dealles outscattes for stowadge valu fyftein pounds Scotts
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