Outcomeling
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Outcomeling is a noun meaning A stranger; foreigner.
Meaning
A stranger; foreigner.
Example Sentences
"Who is it?" she enquired. "I dunno. An outcomeling. Said he'd give me a penny."
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.
Word Forms
- outcomelings
- out-comeling
Synonyms for outcomeling
Depending on context, synonyms include alien, fremd, outlander, peregrine.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include foreigner, foreign, outlander, extranean, peregrine, uitlander.
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