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Outfall - What does it mean?

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is likely misspelled.


has no English definition.

As a verb outfall

is to burst forth, as upon an enemy; make a sally.

As a noun outfall

is a sudden eruption of troops from a fortified place; sally.

outfall

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl) outfallen, equivalent to .

Verb

  • (obsolete) To burst forth, as upon an enemy; make a sally.

    • Etymology 2

    From .

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (obsolete) A sudden eruption of troops from a fortified place; sally.
  • (dialectal) A quarrel; a falling out.
  • The point or place of discharge of a river, drain, culvert, sewer, etc.; mouth; embouchure.
    • Derived terms
    * outfall sewer * sea outfall

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    Not English

    has no English definition. It may be misspelled.