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OUTLYING

\a͡ʊtlˈa͡ɪɪŋ], \a‍ʊtlˈa‍ɪɪŋ], \aʊ_t_l_ˈaɪ_ɪ_ŋ]\

Definitions of OUTLYING

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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Lying out or beyond: remote: on the exterior or frontier.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

Lying or being at a distance; on the exterior or frontier.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

Remote from the main body or design; being on the exterior or frontier.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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