outlaw

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A fugitive from the law.

   “I am going to a certain tower, one of three that were built in my grandsire’s time to guard Lantern Waste against certain perilous outlaws who dwelled there in his day. […]"

2. 2
   noun

   A person who operates outside established norms.

   The main character in the play was a bit of an outlaw who refused to shake hands or say thank you.

3. 3
   noun

   A prostitute who works alone, without a pimp.

   Without a pimp, she was an "outlaw," likely to be harassed, or threatened with assault or robbery on the street.

4. 4
   verb

   To place a ban upon.

   The legal change in England and Wales will outlaw selling, manufacturing, renting or importing zombie knives.

5. 5
   verb

   To make or declare (a person) an outlaw.

   Eirik and his people were outlawed at Thorsnes Thing.

6. 6
   verb

   To remove from legal jurisdiction or enforcement.

   to outlaw a debt or claim

7. 7
   verb

   To deprive of legal force.

   our English common law was outlawed in those parts.

8. 8
   name

   A surname transferred from the nickname.

   In the book, Nathan Outlaw offers helpful advice and tips on buying the freshest fish and shellfish in a sustainably responsible way.

Etymology

From Middle English outlawe, outlagh, utlaȝe, from Old English ūtlaga (“outlaw”), borrowed from Old Norse útlagi (“outlaw, fugitive”), equivalent to out- + law. Cognate with Icelandic útlagi (“outlaw”).