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outcast

noun out·cast \ˈat-ˌkast\

: someone who is not accepted by other people

Full Definition of OUTCAST

1
:  one that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) :  pariah
2
[Scots cast out to quarrel] Scottish :  quarrel
outcast adjective
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First Known Use of OUTCAST

14th century

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outcast

noun out·cast \ˈat-ˌkast\

Definition of OUTCAST for Kids

:  a person who is not accepted by society

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