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outard

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The Canada goose.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete

Examples

  • 1799-1814, The journal of Alexander Henry the Younger Great number of Outards and Seal are seen here daily, our people killed several of the former near the Camp, very Fat, no Rain yesterday nor to day, the evening was fine.

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From French outarde. Doublet of bustard.