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Meaning of outcomeling | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A stranger; foreigner.

Examples

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

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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