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語源

From 中期英語 outcomlyng. By surface analysis, out- +‎ comeling.

名詞

outcomeling (plural outcomelings)

1. A stranger; foreigner.
   • 1859, David Hudson M'Nicoll, Handbook for Southport, medical and general:

     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.

   • 1990, Charles Palliser, Quincunx:

     "Who is it?" she enquired. "I dunno. An outcomeling. Said he'd give me a penny."

同意語

• alien, fremd, outlander, peregrine; see also Thesaurus:foreigner

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