Old English utlaga "one put outside the law" (and thereby deprived of its benefits and protections), from a Scandinavian source such as Old Norse utlagi (n.) "outlaw," from utlagr (adj.) "outlawed, banished," from ut "out" (see out (adv.)) + *lagu, plural of lag "law" (see law).
[G]if he man to deaðe gefylle, beo he þonne utlah ["Laws of Edward & Guthrum," c.924]
Meaning "one living a lawless life" is first recorded 1880. As an adjective from Old English.
outlaw (v.)
Old English utlagian "to outlaw, banish," from utlaga "an outlaw" (see outlaw (n.)). Related: Outlawed; outlawing.
实用例句
1. plans to outlaw the carrying of knives
宣布携带刀具为非法的方案
来自《权威词典》
2. The authorities put a price on the outlaw's head.
当局悬赏缉拿逃犯.
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. The outlaw hid out in the hills for several months.
逃犯在山里隐藏了几个月.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. The outlaw was granted sanctuary in the church.
