Outram

/ (ˈuːtrəm) /

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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You may have read the word "simmer" in a recipe or two, but what does it really mean?

To cook in water that begins cold and then reaches a boil.

To stew in a sauce for a long time.

To cook in water, just below boiling temperature.

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Words nearby Outram

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

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Example sentences from the Web for Outram

General Outram acted with all the humanity and courtesy which his stern instructions allowed.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III.|E. Farr and E. H. Nolan
He went and stood by the fireplace, and then stared up at Outram's portrait.
Jane Oglander|Marie Belloc Lowndes
"I do not think that you need suspect the Father, Mr. Outram," said Juanna indignantly.
The People Of The Mist|H. Rider Haggard
Outram seemed almost to have the Ameer in his grasp; when Hadjee Khan again counselled delay.
History of the War in Afghanistan, Vol. I (of 3)|Sir John William Kaye

The name bangsi was proposed in recognition of the superior work done on American weasels by the late Outram Bangs.
American Weasels|E. Raymond Hall

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