outbye

English

adv
Definitions
  • (mining) In the direction away from the coal face.
  • A short distance away.
  • Outside.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English outby compound from English out (surpassing, beyond, outward, away from) + English by (habitation).

Origin

English

by

Gloss

habitation

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