outkeep

verb

outkeep

verb

Etymology From out- + keep.

1

To keep or last, without spoiling, longer than.

  • A poorer butter for present use seems sometimes to outkeep a better quality.1876, Illinois State Dairymen's Association, Annual Report, page 35:
  • […] 'Carlough' is the best variety [of apple], far outkeeping Green Sweet and Paradise.1900, Report of the Maryland State Horticultural Society:

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