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outen

[ out-n ]
/ ˈaʊt n /

verb (used with object) Eastern North Midland and South Atlantic States.

to turn off (a light) or extinguish (a fire).

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Origin of outen

An Americanism dating back to 1915–20; out + -en1

Words nearby outen

outdoorswoman, outdoorsy, outdraw, outdrive, outdweller, outen, outer, outer automorphism, outer bar, outer barrister, outercoat
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