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Outstep

conj, verb

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Conjunction
  1. 1
    Alternative form of outcept. alt-of, alternative
Verb
  1. 1
    To step or go beyond; exceed; overstep. transitive

    "“We cannot suppose,” said Emma, smiling, “that Mr. Elton would hesitate to assure you of there being a very musical society in Highbury; and I hope you will not find he has outstepped the truth more than may be pardoned, in consideration of the motive.”"

Etymology

From out- + step.

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