Outcomeling
noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 A stranger; foreigner.
"It is said that up to a recent period, the privilege of descent from the veritable "old stock" was highly prized and religiously respected, and that "outcomelings" (as strangers or new settlers were once designated) were regarded with compassionate condescension."
Example
More examples"It is said that up to a recent period, the privilege of descent from the veritable "old stock" was highly prized and religiously respected, and that "outcomelings" (as strangers or new settlers were once designated) were regarded with compassionate condescension."
Etymology
From Middle English outcomlyng. By surface analysis, out- + comeling.
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