OUTLAW


Meaning of OUTLAW in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' au ̇ t- ˌ lo ̇

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English outlawe, from Old English ū tlaga, from Old Norse ū tlagi, from ū t out (akin to Old English ū t out) + lag-, l ỏ g law ― more at OUT , LAW

Date: before 12th century

1 : a person excluded from the benefit or protection of the law

2 a : a lawless person or a fugitive from the law b : a person or organization under a ban or restriction c : one that is unconventional or rebellious

3 : an animal (as a horse) that is wild and unmanageable

– outlaw adjective

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.