Outram

/ (ˈuːtrəm) /

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noun

Sir James. 1803–63, British soldier and administrator in India; he participated in the relief of Lucknow (1857) during the Indian Mutiny

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Words nearby Outram

outpull, output, outrace, outrage, outrageous, Outram, outrance, outrang, outrange, outrank, outré

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How to use Outram in a sentence

In the rear came Whitaker, with Lance Outram, as men of especial trust, to whom the covering the retreat was confided.
Peveril of the Peak|Sir Walter Scott
Outram was not only prepared, he was most anxious to do this.
The Disputed V.C.|Frederick P. Gibbon
Outram had studied it from below, however, and was confident that it could be negotiated.
Among the Canadian Alps|Lawrence J. Burpee
In 1800 Benjamin Outram used stones for sleepers, and improved (p. 289) rails—hence "tramways."
Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 6 of 8|Various

Emulous of the deeds of Napier and Outram, Burton now thought he saw a career of military glory awaiting him.
The Life of Sir Richard Burton|Thomas Wright