out-and-outer
Americannoun
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a person who does things with excessive thoroughness; extremist.
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a thoroughgoing or perfect example of a kind.
noun
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a thorough or thoroughgoing person or thing
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a person or thing that is excellent of its kind
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an extremist
Etymology
Origin of out-and-outer
First recorded in 1805–15; out-and-out + -er 1
Example Sentences
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The entertainment was continued almost till breakfast time; and, by way of a final treat, they gave my master information of a foreign bravo, an out-and-outer, just arrived in the city.
From The Exemplary Novels of Cervantes by Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de
But, on the other hand," in a livelier tone, "if your ladyship has any curiosity, or shall we say, a psychological bent, regarding the real out-and-outer, the excursion should be to your liking.
From Half A Chance by Isham, Frederic Stewart
Not a nice young lady for a small tea-party, sir,' he added, lowering his voice; 'a regular out-and-outer your sister is, to be sure.'
From Much Darker Days by Lang, Andrew
I am a High Churchman--I vow I am--an out-and-outer.
From The Testing of Diana Mallory by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.
Bilstob’s an out-and-outer for taking up an idea, if you give it him.”
From A Little World by Fenn, George Manville
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