Outlaw

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See also: outlaw

English[edit]

English Wikipedia has an article on:
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Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From outlaw, a nickname for someone who no longer had the protection of the law.

Proper noun[edit]

Outlaw (plural Outlaws)

  1. A surname transferred from the nickname.
    • 2013, Nathan Outlaw, Modern Seafood:
      In the book, Nathan Outlaw offers helpful advice and tips on buying the freshest fish and shellfish in a sustainably responsible way.

Statistics[edit]

  • According to the 2010 United States Census, Outlaw is the 3991st most common surname in the United States, belonging to 8901 individuals. Outlaw is most common among Black/African American (53.63%) and White (40.85%) individuals.

Further reading[edit]

German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Unadapted borrowing from English outlaw.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈaʊ̯tlɔː/
  • (file)

Noun[edit]

Outlaw m (strong, genitive Outlaw or Outlaws, plural Outlaws)

  1. outlaw (fugitive from the law)
    Synonyms: Geächteter, Gesetzloser, Verfemter

Declension[edit]

Further reading[edit]

  • Outlaw” in Duden online
  • Outlaw” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache