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outer

/ˈaʊtɚ/ noun C2
  1. An outer part.
  2. An uncovered section of the seating at a stadium or sportsground.
  3. The fourth circle on a target, outside the inner and magpie.
  4. A shot which strikes the outer of a target.
  5. The smallest single unit sold by wholesalers to retailers, usually one retail display box. · We ordered two cartons with twelve outers in each.

Plural outers

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Of the double moats which had guarded its more warlike predecessor, the outer had been allowed to dry up, and served the humble function of a kitchen garden.
The Valley of Fear, p. 22 · C1
“We should like to keep you with us, but if it is your wish to return to Kansas, I hope you will find a way.” He then opened the gate of the outer wall, and they walked forth and started upon their journey.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 124 · B2
We passed along the outer bounds of the Manor House park until we came to a place where there was a gap in the rails which fenced it.
The Valley of Fear, p. 85 · C1
The key of the outer door, the key of the office, and the key of the safe.”
Sherlock Holmes: The Bruce-Partington Plans, p. 21 · B2

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