outsetn.¹

Brit.

/ˈaʊtsɛt/, U.S.

/ˈaʊtˌsɛt/

Forms: see out- prefix and set n.¹

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: out- prefix, set n.¹

Etymology: < out- prefix + set n.¹ In sense 2 after outset v. Compare to set out at set v.¹ Phrasal verbs 2.

†1.

a. Scottish. The paying out of a promised sum of money. Obsolete. rare.

ΚΠ

1482 in J. H. Ramsay Bamff Charters (1915) 32 Ande for the said some and payment and outsede of the samyne Scher James sal gef his obligacion.

b. Expenditure, outgoings. Also in plural. Obsolete.

ΘΚΠ

society > trade and finance > management of money > expenditure > [noun] > expenses

costningc1275

spense1297

costagesa1325

misesa1325

spenses1377

dispensec1380

expensesc1384

pensiona1387

costsc1390

resaillec1450

chargec1460

charges1514

outgiving1556

disbursement1607

going-outs1607

defalcation1622

outgoing1622

expense1632

outgoa1641

damage1755

outset1755

expenditure1791

outspend1859

ex1864

paid-out1883

outs1884

x's1894

1755 H. Laurens Let. 26 May in Papers (1968) I. 255 Her Cargo & Outset was above £7,000 Sterling.

1762 Gentleman's Mag. (1806) Sept. 428/2 My income greatly exceeds my out-sets.

1764 T. Hutchinson Hist. Colony Massachusets-Bay, 1628–91 (1765) 3 Discouraged..by the long continued expence and outset, without any return.

†2. Scottish. The action or fact of setting something off to advantage; adornment, embellishment. Also: a thing which sets off or embellishes something. Obsolete.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > attention and judgement > beautification > [noun] > ornamentation or decoration > action or fact of

fayingc1230

arrayingc1340

anorninga1382

orninga1382

adornmentc1405

garnishing1463

adorning1495

ornamenta1513

ourningc1540

furniture1548

gracing1588

adorn1590

outsetc1590

furnishing1594

adornation1597

bedecking1598

busking1628

ornamenting1718

engrailing1753

figurement1879

the mind > attention and judgement > beautification > [noun] > ornamentation or decoration > an ornament

ornamenta1382

paramentc1395

adornmentc1405

flower1542

furniture1548

furniments1553

bravery1577

grace1579

trim1579

honour1589

outsetc1590

parergy1592

trapping1596

adornation1597

parergon1601

accomplishment1605

bellishment1611

facing1622

decorement1632

embellishment1632

gallantry1633

ornamentals1650

disguisements1655

decorationa1678

buska1687

decorament1727

pretty1736

tahalli1833

chicken fixings1840

ornamentality1842

grace note1922

c1590 in T. G. Law Catholic Tractates (1901) 249 Hes power to mak lawes upone indifferent thinges for the edificatione of the kirk and outset of the honour of God.

1596 J. Dalrymple tr. J. Leslie Hist. Scotl. (1888) I. 94 Bracelets about thair armes, iewalis about thair neck..baith cumlie and decent, and mekle to thair decore and outsett.

1645 S. Rutherford Tryal & Trivmph of Faith (1845) Ded. 5 Christ is the outset: the master flower, the uncreated garland of Heaven.

1824 S. Ferrier Inheritance I. 93 She's the outset of the picture.

1881 D. Thomson Musings among Heather (E.D.D.) 179 Her gracefu' form an' modest air Micht be an outset tae a queen.

1894 J. A. Jackson Bundle Old Stories 73 I'm sure it's a great peety, for, ye maun alloo, it's jist the verra ootset o'language.

a. The action or fact of setting out upon a journey, course of action, business, etc.; a start, a beginning. Now chiefly in at the outset, from the outset.

ΘΚΠ

the world > relative properties > order > order, sequence, or succession > beginning > [noun]

ordeOE

thresholdeOE

frumthc950

anginOE

frumeOE

worthOE

beginninga1225

springc1225

commencementc1250

ginninga1300

comsingc1325

entryc1330

aginning1340

alphac1384

incomea1400

formec1400

ingressc1420

birtha1425

principlea1449

comsementa1450

resultancec1450

inition1463

inceptiona1483

entering1526

originala1529

inchoation1530

opening1531

starting1541

principium1550

entrance1553

onset1561

rise1589

begin1590

ingate1591

overture1595

budding1601

initiationa1607

starting off1616

dawninga1631

dawn1633

impriminga1639

start1644

fall1647

initial1656

outset1664

outsettinga1698

going off1714

offsetting1782

offset1791

commence1794

aurora1806

incipiency1817

set-out1821

set-in1826

throw-off1828

go-off1830

outstart1844

start1857

incipience1864

oncome1865

kick-off1875

off-go1886

off1896

get-go1960

lift-off1967

1664 T. Allin Jrnl. 14 Sept. (Tanner 296) We could nott fetch weatherly enuffe to gett cleere ground soe came to our starboard tacke and stood ouer towards the Spanish coast to spend away the out sett.

1749 A. Hill Gideon (rev. ed.) ii. xxi. 105 Then, the Sun's Outset, seen and hail'd, with day-discov'ring Cries, In worship'd Pomp, rolls glorious up, to Sight.

1780 E. Burke Speech Oeconomical Reformation 3 This is no pleasant prospect at the outset of a political journey.

1795 W. Mason Ess. Eng. Church Music ii. 140 These Masters, at least in the outset of their strains, were careful to preserve Air.

1822 W. Irving Bracebridge Hall i. 2 A good outset is half the voyage.

1877 W. Black Green Pastures xxiii Perhaps he had from the outset been induced to enter his own name as the purchaser.

1891 ‘L. Keith’ Halletts I. xi She had witnessed the outset from her seat in the window.

1923 R. Macaulay Told by Idiot ii. v. 81 Curious..not to foresee these developments at the outset, before taking the serious step of marriage.

1961 K. Tynan Curtains i. 39 Instead of saving up the revelation that she loves Mirabell, she lets us know it from the outset.

1990 Independent 8 May 12/5 Her bid for the state treasurer's post is believed to be the outset of an effort to unseat her ex-husband in 1992.

†b. That with which a venture starts; initial outlay. Obsolete.

ΘΚΠ

society > trade and finance > management of money > expenditure > [noun] > expenses > for future profit

seed corn1586

outset1719

1719 W. Wood Surv. Trade (ed. 2) 275 Ships which..have brought home Cargoes of Goods amounting to 10, 12, and 15 Times the Value of their Outset.

1766 W. Gordon Gen. Counting-house 268 Ebenezer pays the outset charges at Port Glasgow.

1788 J. O'Keeffe Farmer ii. ii. 24 I got them to pass Dice too, before I left home—haven't one Guinea in my Pocket—if I could but raise a little Money just for an outset.

†4. An outward-flowing current of water. Cf. outset adj. Obsolete. rare.

ΚΠ

1857 J. G. Swan Northwest Coast 127 He had lain off the mouth of a river..where the outset or reflux was so strong that for nine days he was prevented from entering it.

1898 Geogr. Jrnl. 11 641 There is an outset from the west bay of Portland of nearly 9 hours' duration.

†5. Mining. An elevated area around the mouth of a pit that is being sunk, which facilitates the removal of debris from the excavation. Obsolete.

ΚΠ

1878 Borings & Sinkings C–E 138 Outset, 2 feet.

1888 W. E. Nicholson Gloss. Terms Coal Trade (E.D.D.) Outset, an artificial elevation of the ground, or an erection of timber or stone, round the mouth of a sinking pit to facilitate the disposal of the debris produced in sinking.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2004; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

outsetn.²

Brit.

/ˈaʊtsɛt/, U.S.

/ˈaʊtˌsɛt/, Scottish English

/ˈʌʊtsɛt/

Forms: pre-1700 outsaite, pre-1700 outsaitt, pre-1700 outsatt, pre-1700 outseat, pre-1700 outseatt, pre-1700 outseit, pre-1700 outsete, pre-1700 outseytt, pre-1700 owteseitt, pre-1700 owtseitt, pre-1700 owtset, pre-1700 owtsett, pre-1700 owtstett, pre-1700 1700s–1800s outsett, pre-1700 1700s– outset, 1800s ootset.

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: out- prefix, Scots set.

Etymology: < out- prefix + set (either the reflex of Old English set habitation (see set n.¹), or the reflex of a borrowing < early Scandinavian (compare Old Icelandic setr dwelling, residence: see saeter n.)). Compare earlier onset n.¹

Scottish.

An enclosure reclaimed from outlying moorland, pasture, or common; an enclosure or piece of land detached from the estate to which it belongs.

ΘΚΠ

the world > food and drink > farming > farm > farmland > [noun] > enclosed land or field

tye832

hopea1000

fieldOE

field landOE

glebe1387

parka1393

closec1440

outset1506

intake1523

rout1598

fielden1610

town park1701

paddock1808

savannah1882

1506 in R. K. Hannay Rentale Dunkeldense (1915) 88 Teinds of Balclunas with the outseittis.

1509–10 in M. Livingstone Reg. Secreti Sigilli Regum Scotorum (1908) I. 305/2 Of the landis of Invergarry..with thair pertinence, outsettis, pendiculis and forestis.

1540 Acts Parl. Scotl. (1814) II. 379/1 Of all and sindry þe landis of estir Wischart..w^t þe corne mylne multuris & outseitis þerof [L. multuris et lie-outsettis earundem].

1600 Acts Parl. Scotl. (1816) IV. 214/2 Touris Maner places outsettis ȝairdis orchardis iirkis [etc.].

1641 Acts Parl. Scotl. (1817) V. 637/1 All and haill the..landis of Ravelrig with houssis biggingis ȝairdis orchairdis toftis croftis onsettis outsettis [etc.].

1705 Bk. Glenbuchat (1942) 83 The manor place, gardens, etc., and outsettis..called Suyfoord and Longfiurd.

1782 J. H. St. J. de Crèvecoeur Lett. from Amer. Farmer iv. 127 It is very common for a girl to have no other portion but her outset and four sheep pastures or the privilege of feeding a cow.

1808 in J. Shirreff Agric. Shetl. Islands (1841) App. 59 By making what we call outsets to a certain extent, a good deal of ground might be brought under cultivation, from the commons or hill-pasture.

1884 Scotsman 26 July 3/1 (advt.) Common Pastures, Outsets, Insets..belonging to the said Lands.

1957 J. Stewart Shet. Archaeol. 47 Most of the house ruins that can be seen are 19th century..and these are often outsets.

1978 A. Fenton Northern Isles vii. 57 In Bressay, Burra and Quarff the arable had been increased by outsets.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2004; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

outsetadj.

Brit.

/ˌaʊtˈsɛt/, U.S.

/ˌaʊtˈsɛt/

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: out- prefix, set adj.¹

Etymology: < out- prefix + set adj.¹

Now rare.

Placed outside, remote from the centre; outer; (also occasionally) that flows outward.

ΘΚΠ

the world > space > relative position > condition of being external > [adjective] > placed outside

outset1567

extravasated1681

1567 A. Golding tr. Ovid Metamorphosis (new ed.) vi. f. 77^v At the length she finding out in deede The outset Graunge howlde out, and cride now well, and open brake The gates.

?a1600 T. Tymme Silver Watch-bell (ed. 10) iv. §9 Then shall be prepared an out-set habitation.

1606 J. Marston Parasitaster v. sig. I^v Some other greedy strangers haue taken in the purlues, outset land, and the auncient commons of our soueraine Liege Don Cupid, taking in his very high waies.

1766 Caledonian Mercury 22 Oct. 507 A blue coat, and a big drab out-set coat, and a Farmer's hat.

1870 Nature 22 Sept. 423/1 Lyell thought the out-set current balanced the inset one and destroyed the value of that current as supporting the notion of submergence.

1994 Antique Dealer & Collectors Guide Nov. 45/3 A Victorian painted satinwood centre table, the leather-lined top with outset corners and a border of summer flowers.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2004; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

† outsetv.

Forms: see out- prefix and set v.¹

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: out- prefix, set v.¹

Etymology: < out- prefix + set v.¹ Compare to set out at set v.¹ Phrasal verbs 2.Earlier currency of the word (in sense 1) is implied by the following proposed reading of a damaged manuscript:c1225 (?OE) Soul's Addr. to Body (Worcester) (Fragm. C) l. 6 Þu scalt nu ruglunge ridæn to þære eorþe, ut[se]t æt þære dure (ne þearft þu næffre onȝean cumæn). N.E.D. (1904) gives the pronunciation as (ɑu·tset) /ˈaʊtsɛt/.

Obsolete.

1. transitive. To put out, exclude.

ΘΚΠ

the world > space > place > removal or displacement > extraction > extract [verb (transitive)] > put out

outdoc1300

to do out of ——a1325

to put outa1350

outset?1533

output1588

to turn out1654

?1533 G. Du Wes Introductorie for to lerne Frenche sig. Ei Out sette the heuynesse of slepe vayne and longe, a quyete slepe is right necessary and delycious.

1613 G. Wither Abuses Stript ii. ii. sig. P5^v I hope 'twill not offend the Court, That I..outset others; yet some thinke me bold.

2. transitive. Scottish. To set forth or display, esp. to best advantage; to adorn, set off; to maintain with proper splendour.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > attention and judgement > beautification > beautify [verb (transitive)] > be becoming to or set off

becomec1314

commend1535

advancea1555

comely1573

outseta1578

countenance?1578

to set out1586

to stick off1613

to set offa1616

suit1655

to put off1700

advantage1748

approve1849

flatter1904

a1578 R. Lindsay Hist. & Cron. Scotl. (1899) II. 18 xxx^m crouns to be deliuerit to the earle of Lennox allvayis to outsett [MS to be spendit to] his honour and fortifiecatioun.

1580 Inverness Burgh Court Bk. 15 Dec. in W. Mackay & H. C. Boyd Rec. Inverness (1911) I. 287 For decoring, outsetting, manteinyng and defending the libertie and commoun weill thairof.

1596 J. Dalrymple tr. J. Leslie Hist. Scotl. (1888) I. 68 Nathir ȝit can I commend thair intentione, quha deuyses mony thingis to decore and outsett.

1613 Haddington Burgh Rec. 6 Dec. in Dict. Older Sc. Tongue V. 205/2 Sex hundreth punds for the expensis of the persute..of ane Germane callit Stercovins for outsetting ane infamous libell..agains the haill Scottis natioun.

1638 H. Adamson Muses Threnodie (1840) 513 This heart, though dead, within their hearts begetting Brave hearts, 'gainst dangers their bold hearts outsetting.

3. transitive. To offset (a sum of money, goods, etc.). Also intransitive.

ΘΚΠ

the world > relative properties > relationship > equality or equivalence > make equal [verb (transitive)] > balance against or counterbalance

gaina1375

counterpoise1393

peisea1400

weigh1583

set1589

poise1600

to weigh against, again1600

affront1609

balance1624

cancel1633

counterbalance1636

counterpose1636

compensate1656

equilibriatea1657

outset1656

equiponderate1661

equipoise1664

equibalance1665

offset1673

countersway1710

to set off1749

counterweigh1825

equilibrate1829

to set against ——1832

equilibrize1833

1656 in Rec. Colony Rhode Island (1856) I. 339 It is ordered, that five pounds starling due from Mr. Randall Holden for not executing office accordinge to choyce, is outsett for his former service in publique employment.

1696 MS Accts. Toke Estate (Kent) f. 499 He hath outset for plowing his ground... Reckoned with Skinner for threshing..& he hath outset his hog & 2 bushels of wheat.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2004; most recently modified version published online March 2019).

n.¹1482

n.²1506

adj.1567

v.?1533

单词	outset
释义	outsetn.¹ Brit. /ˈaʊtsɛt/, U.S. /ˈaʊtˌsɛt/ Forms: see out- prefix and set n.¹ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: out- prefix, set n.¹ Etymology: < out- prefix + set n.¹ In sense 2 after outset v. Compare to set out at set v.¹ Phrasal verbs 2. †1. a. Scottish. The paying out of a promised sum of money. Obsolete. rare. ΚΠ 1482 in J. H. Ramsay Bamff Charters (1915) 32 Ande for the said some and payment and outsede of the samyne Scher James sal gef his obligacion. b. Expenditure, outgoings. Also in plural. Obsolete. ΘΚΠ society > trade and finance > management of money > expenditure > [noun] > expenses costningc1275 spense1297 costagesa1325 misesa1325 spenses1377 dispensec1380 expensesc1384 pensiona1387 costsc1390 resaillec1450 chargec1460 charges1514 outgiving1556 disbursement1607 going-outs1607 defalcation1622 outgoing1622 expense1632 outgoa1641 damage1755 outset1755 expenditure1791 outspend1859 ex1864 paid-out1883 outs1884 x's1894 1755 H. Laurens Let. 26 May in Papers (1968) I. 255 Her Cargo & Outset was above £7,000 Sterling. 1762 Gentleman's Mag. (1806) Sept. 428/2 My income greatly exceeds my out-sets. 1764 T. Hutchinson Hist. Colony Massachusets-Bay, 1628–91 (1765) 3 Discouraged..by the long continued expence and outset, without any return. †2. Scottish. The action or fact of setting something off to advantage; adornment, embellishment. Also: a thing which sets off or embellishes something. Obsolete. ΘΚΠ the mind > attention and judgement > beautification > [noun] > ornamentation or decoration > action or fact of fayingc1230 arrayingc1340 anorninga1382 orninga1382 adornmentc1405 garnishing1463 adorning1495 ornamenta1513 ourningc1540 furniture1548 gracing1588 adorn1590 outsetc1590 furnishing1594 adornation1597 bedecking1598 busking1628 ornamenting1718 engrailing1753 figurement1879 the mind > attention and judgement > beautification > [noun] > ornamentation or decoration > an ornament ornamenta1382 paramentc1395 adornmentc1405 flower1542 furniture1548 furniments1553 bravery1577 grace1579 trim1579 honour1589 outsetc1590 parergy1592 trapping1596 adornation1597 parergon1601 accomplishment1605 bellishment1611 facing1622 decorement1632 embellishment1632 gallantry1633 ornamentals1650 disguisements1655 decorationa1678 buska1687 decorament1727 pretty1736 tahalli1833 chicken fixings1840 ornamentality1842 grace note1922 c1590 in T. G. Law Catholic Tractates (1901) 249 Hes power to mak lawes upone indifferent thinges for the edificatione of the kirk and outset of the honour of God. 1596 J. Dalrymple tr. J. Leslie Hist. Scotl. (1888) I. 94 Bracelets about thair armes, iewalis about thair neck..baith cumlie and decent, and mekle to thair decore and outsett. 1645 S. Rutherford Tryal & Trivmph of Faith (1845) Ded. 5 Christ is the outset: the master flower, the uncreated garland of Heaven. 1824 S. Ferrier Inheritance I. 93 She's the outset of the picture. 1881 D. Thomson Musings among Heather (E.D.D.) 179 Her gracefu' form an' modest air Micht be an outset tae a queen. 1894 J. A. Jackson Bundle Old Stories 73 I'm sure it's a great peety, for, ye maun alloo, it's jist the verra ootset o'language. 3. a. The action or fact of setting out upon a journey, course of action, business, etc.; a start, a beginning. Now chiefly in at the outset, from the outset. ΘΚΠ the world > relative properties > order > order, sequence, or succession > beginning > [noun] ordeOE thresholdeOE frumthc950 anginOE frumeOE worthOE beginninga1225 springc1225 springc1225 commencementc1250 ginninga1300 comsingc1325 entryc1330 aginning1340 alphac1384 incomea1400 formec1400 ingressc1420 birtha1425 principlea1449 comsementa1450 resultancec1450 inition1463 inceptiona1483 entering1526 originala1529 inchoation1530 opening1531 starting1541 principium1550 entrance1553 onset1561 rise1589 begin1590 ingate1591 overture1595 budding1601 initiationa1607 starting off1616 dawninga1631 dawn1633 impriminga1639 start1644 fall1647 initial1656 outset1664 outsettinga1698 going off1714 offsetting1782 offset1791 commence1794 aurora1806 incipiency1817 set-out1821 set-in1826 throw-off1828 go-off1830 outstart1844 start1857 incipience1864 oncome1865 kick-off1875 off-go1886 off1896 get-go1960 lift-off1967 1664 T. Allin Jrnl. 14 Sept. (Tanner 296) We could nott fetch weatherly enuffe to gett cleere ground soe came to our starboard tacke and stood ouer towards the Spanish coast to spend away the out sett. 1749 A. Hill Gideon (rev. ed.) ii. xxi. 105 Then, the Sun's Outset, seen and hail'd, with day-discov'ring Cries, In worship'd Pomp, rolls glorious up, to Sight. 1780 E. Burke Speech Oeconomical Reformation 3 This is no pleasant prospect at the outset of a political journey. 1795 W. Mason Ess. Eng. Church Music ii. 140 These Masters, at least in the outset of their strains, were careful to preserve Air. 1822 W. Irving Bracebridge Hall i. 2 A good outset is half the voyage. 1877 W. Black Green Pastures xxiii Perhaps he had from the outset been induced to enter his own name as the purchaser. 1891 ‘L. Keith’ Halletts I. xi She had witnessed the outset from her seat in the window. 1923 R. Macaulay Told by Idiot ii. v. 81 Curious..not to foresee these developments at the outset, before taking the serious step of marriage. 1961 K. Tynan Curtains i. 39 Instead of saving up the revelation that she loves Mirabell, she lets us know it from the outset. 1990 Independent 8 May 12/5 Her bid for the state treasurer's post is believed to be the outset of an effort to unseat her ex-husband in 1992. †b. That with which a venture starts; initial outlay. Obsolete. ΘΚΠ society > trade and finance > management of money > expenditure > [noun] > expenses > for future profit seed corn1586 outset1719 1719 W. Wood Surv. Trade (ed. 2) 275 Ships which..have brought home Cargoes of Goods amounting to 10, 12, and 15 Times the Value of their Outset. 1766 W. Gordon Gen. Counting-house 268 Ebenezer pays the outset charges at Port Glasgow. 1788 J. O'Keeffe Farmer ii. ii. 24 I got them to pass Dice too, before I left home—haven't one Guinea in my Pocket—if I could but raise a little Money just for an outset. †4. An outward-flowing current of water. Cf. outset adj. Obsolete. rare. ΚΠ 1857 J. G. Swan Northwest Coast 127 He had lain off the mouth of a river..where the outset or reflux was so strong that for nine days he was prevented from entering it. 1898 Geogr. Jrnl. 11 641 There is an outset from the west bay of Portland of nearly 9 hours' duration. †5. Mining. An elevated area around the mouth of a pit that is being sunk, which facilitates the removal of debris from the excavation. Obsolete. ΚΠ 1878 Borings & Sinkings C–E 138 Outset, 2 feet. 1888 W. E. Nicholson Gloss. Terms Coal Trade (E.D.D.) Outset, an artificial elevation of the ground, or an erection of timber or stone, round the mouth of a sinking pit to facilitate the disposal of the debris produced in sinking. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2004; most recently modified version published online March 2022). outsetn.² Brit. /ˈaʊtsɛt/, U.S. /ˈaʊtˌsɛt/, Scottish English /ˈʌʊtsɛt/ Forms: pre-1700 outsaite, pre-1700 outsaitt, pre-1700 outsatt, pre-1700 outseat, pre-1700 outseatt, pre-1700 outseit, pre-1700 outsete, pre-1700 outseytt, pre-1700 owteseitt, pre-1700 owtseitt, pre-1700 owtset, pre-1700 owtsett, pre-1700 owtstett, pre-1700 1700s–1800s outsett, pre-1700 1700s– outset, 1800s ootset. Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: out- prefix, Scots set. Etymology: < out- prefix + set (either the reflex of Old English set habitation (see set n.¹), or the reflex of a borrowing < early Scandinavian (compare Old Icelandic setr dwelling, residence: see saeter n.)). Compare earlier onset n.¹ Scottish. An enclosure reclaimed from outlying moorland, pasture, or common; an enclosure or piece of land detached from the estate to which it belongs. ΘΚΠ the world > food and drink > farming > farm > farmland > [noun] > enclosed land or field tye832 hopea1000 fieldOE field landOE glebe1387 parka1393 closec1440 outset1506 intake1523 rout1598 fielden1610 town park1701 paddock1808 savannah1882 1506 in R. K. Hannay Rentale Dunkeldense (1915) 88 Teinds of Balclunas with the outseittis. 1509–10 in M. Livingstone Reg. Secreti Sigilli Regum Scotorum (1908) I. 305/2 Of the landis of Invergarry..with thair pertinence, outsettis, pendiculis and forestis. 1540 Acts Parl. Scotl. (1814) II. 379/1 Of all and sindry þe landis of estir Wischart..w^t þe corne mylne multuris & outseitis þerof [L. multuris et lie-outsettis earundem]. 1600 Acts Parl. Scotl. (1816) IV. 214/2 Touris Maner places outsettis ȝairdis orchardis iirkis [etc.]. 1641 Acts Parl. Scotl. (1817) V. 637/1 All and haill the..landis of Ravelrig with houssis biggingis ȝairdis orchairdis toftis croftis onsettis outsettis [etc.]. 1705 Bk. Glenbuchat (1942) 83 The manor place, gardens, etc., and outsettis..called Suyfoord and Longfiurd. 1782 J. H. St. J. de Crèvecoeur Lett. from Amer. Farmer iv. 127 It is very common for a girl to have no other portion but her outset and four sheep pastures or the privilege of feeding a cow. 1808 in J. Shirreff Agric. Shetl. Islands (1841) App. 59 By making what we call outsets to a certain extent, a good deal of ground might be brought under cultivation, from the commons or hill-pasture. 1884 Scotsman 26 July 3/1 (advt.) Common Pastures, Outsets, Insets..belonging to the said Lands. 1957 J. Stewart Shet. Archaeol. 47 Most of the house ruins that can be seen are 19th century..and these are often outsets. 1978 A. Fenton Northern Isles vii. 57 In Bressay, Burra and Quarff the arable had been increased by outsets. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2004; most recently modified version published online March 2022). outsetadj. Brit. /ˌaʊtˈsɛt/, U.S. /ˌaʊtˈsɛt/ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: out- prefix, set adj.¹ Etymology: < out- prefix + set adj.¹ Now rare. Placed outside, remote from the centre; outer; (also occasionally) that flows outward. ΘΚΠ the world > space > relative position > condition of being external > [adjective] > placed outside outset1567 extravasated1681 1567 A. Golding tr. Ovid Metamorphosis (new ed.) vi. f. 77^v At the length she finding out in deede The outset Graunge howlde out, and cride now well, and open brake The gates. ?a1600 T. Tymme Silver Watch-bell (ed. 10) iv. §9 Then shall be prepared an out-set habitation. 1606 J. Marston Parasitaster v. sig. I^v Some other greedy strangers haue taken in the purlues, outset land, and the auncient commons of our soueraine Liege Don Cupid, taking in his very high waies. 1766 Caledonian Mercury 22 Oct. 507 A blue coat, and a big drab out-set coat, and a Farmer's hat. 1870 Nature 22 Sept. 423/1 Lyell thought the out-set current balanced the inset one and destroyed the value of that current as supporting the notion of submergence. 1994 Antique Dealer & Collectors Guide Nov. 45/3 A Victorian painted satinwood centre table, the leather-lined top with outset corners and a border of summer flowers. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2004; most recently modified version published online March 2022). † outsetv. Forms: see out- prefix and set v.¹ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: out- prefix, set v.¹ Etymology: < out- prefix + set v.¹ Compare to set out at set v.¹ Phrasal verbs 2.Earlier currency of the word (in sense 1) is implied by the following proposed reading of a damaged manuscript:c1225 (?OE) Soul's Addr. to Body (Worcester) (Fragm. C) l. 6 Þu scalt nu ruglunge ridæn to þære eorþe, ut[se]t æt þære dure (ne þearft þu næffre onȝean cumæn). N.E.D. (1904) gives the pronunciation as (ɑu·tset) /ˈaʊtsɛt/. Obsolete. 1. transitive. To put out, exclude. ΘΚΠ the world > space > place > removal or displacement > extraction > extract [verb (transitive)] > put out outdoc1300 to do out of ——a1325 to put outa1350 outset?1533 output1588 to turn out1654 ?1533 G. Du Wes Introductorie for to lerne Frenche sig. Ei Out sette the heuynesse of slepe vayne and longe, a quyete slepe is right necessary and delycious. 1613 G. Wither Abuses Stript ii. ii. sig. P5^v I hope 'twill not offend the Court, That I..outset others; yet some thinke me bold. 2. transitive. Scottish. To set forth or display, esp. to best advantage; to adorn, set off; to maintain with proper splendour. ΘΚΠ the mind > attention and judgement > beautification > beautify [verb (transitive)] > be becoming to or set off becomec1314 commend1535 advancea1555 comely1573 outseta1578 countenance?1578 to set out1586 to stick off1613 to set offa1616 suit1655 to put off1700 advantage1748 approve1849 flatter1904 a1578 R. Lindsay Hist. & Cron. Scotl. (1899) II. 18 xxx^m crouns to be deliuerit to the earle of Lennox allvayis to outsett [MS to be spendit to] his honour and fortifiecatioun. 1580 Inverness Burgh Court Bk. 15 Dec. in W. Mackay & H. C. Boyd Rec. Inverness (1911) I. 287 For decoring, outsetting, manteinyng and defending the libertie and commoun weill thairof. 1596 J. Dalrymple tr. J. Leslie Hist. Scotl. (1888) I. 68 Nathir ȝit can I commend thair intentione, quha deuyses mony thingis to decore and outsett. 1613 Haddington Burgh Rec. 6 Dec. in Dict. Older Sc. Tongue V. 205/2 Sex hundreth punds for the expensis of the persute..of ane Germane callit Stercovins for outsetting ane infamous libell..agains the haill Scottis natioun. 1638 H. Adamson Muses Threnodie (1840) 513 This heart, though dead, within their hearts begetting Brave hearts, 'gainst dangers their bold hearts outsetting. 3. transitive. To offset (a sum of money, goods, etc.). Also intransitive. ΘΚΠ the world > relative properties > relationship > equality or equivalence > make equal [verb (transitive)] > balance against or counterbalance gaina1375 counterpoise1393 peisea1400 weigh1583 set1589 poise1600 to weigh against, again1600 affront1609 balance1624 cancel1633 counterbalance1636 counterpose1636 compensate1656 equilibriatea1657 outset1656 equiponderate1661 equipoise1664 equibalance1665 offset1673 countersway1710 to set off1749 counterweigh1825 equilibrate1829 to set against ——1832 equilibrize1833 1656 in Rec. Colony Rhode Island (1856) I. 339 It is ordered, that five pounds starling due from Mr. Randall Holden for not executing office accordinge to choyce, is outsett for his former service in publique employment. 1696 MS Accts. Toke Estate (Kent) f. 499 He hath outset for plowing his ground... Reckoned with Skinner for threshing..& he hath outset his hog & 2 bushels of wheat. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2004; most recently modified version published online March 2019). < n.¹1482n.²1506adj.1567v.?1533
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