verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To exceed in naming or describing. obsolete, transitive
2. 2
   To exceed in fame or degree. obsolete, transitive

   "And found out one to out-name thy other faults."

Example

More examples

"And found out one to out-name thy other faults."

Etymology

From out- + name.

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