| 释义 |
† ˈout-loose Obs. nonce-wd.
[out- 7?]
A means of escape (from an obligation, duty, etc.).
a1654Selden Table-t. (Arb.) 39 If we once come to leave that out-loose, as to pretend Conscience against Law, who knows what inconvenience may follow? Ibid. 78 In the new Oath it runs (whereas I believe in my Conscience, &c. I will assist thus and thus) that (whereas) gives me an Outloose, for if I do not believe so, for ought I know, I swear not at all. |