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off·​scour·​ing | \ ˈȯf-ˌskau̇(-ə)r-iŋ How to pronounce offscouring (audio) \

Definition of offscouring

1 : someone rejected by society : outcast
2 : something that is scoured off : refuse
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the foundry's offscouring was the neighborhood's eyesore the hills are controlled by bandits and other unsavory offscourings who have taken up a life outside the law
Recent Examples on the Web The first-century audience to whom Jesus was teaching was comprised mainly of peasants, tradesmen, farmers, shepherds, the unemployed and the offscouring of society. — Loren A. Yadon, idahostatesman, "In God’s sight, everyone matters | Idaho Statesman," 8 Apr. 2018

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First Known Use of offscouring

1526, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of offscouring was in 1526

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“Offscouring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/offscouring. Accessed 22 Sep. 2020.

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