outˈfoot, v.
[out- 18, 21.]
trans. To surpass in footing it; to outpace; to outstrip in dancing, running, or sailing; to outrun.
| 1737 Bracken Farriery Impr. (1757) II. 187 The Horse in running..seldom was beaten, provided he was not out-footed (as the Jockeys term it). 1857 A. Mathews Tea-t. Talk I. 154 The vivacious Margravine..excelling and outfooting many a youthtful dame. 1894 Times 11 June 7/1 She made a disappointing show, the Britannia as a matter of fact fairly outfooting the giantess cutter. 1899 Daily News 7 Oct. 5/5 Shamrock had both out-pointed and out-footed her opponent when making to windward. |