(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:40:12

Out*do" (?), v. t. [imp. Outdid (?); p. p. Outdone (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Outdoing.]

To go beyond in performance; to excel; to surpass.

An imposture outdoes the original. L' Estrange.

I grieve to be outdone by Gay. Swift.

 

© Webster 1913.

I like it!

Log in or register to write something here or to contact authors.