30 August 2014

outré

[oo-trey]

adjective

1. passing the bounds of what is usual or considered proper; unconventional; bizarre.

Origin

1715-17251715-25; < French, past participle of outrer to push beyond bounds (see outrage )

Examples for outré

– Whether outre plots or gimmicky marketing will succeed in reviving the soaps remains to be seen.

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Today’s aphorism

If something can corrupt you, you’re corrupted already.

– Bob Marley

On this day

30 August 580 – birth of Muhammad, prophet and founder of Islam.

30 August 1146 – European leaders optimistically outlaw the cross-bow with the belief that it will end war for evermore. The ban was flouted and cross-bows continued to be used until they were replaced by fire-arms in the 16th century.

30 August 2003 – Death of Charles Bronson, American actor. Born 3 November 1921 as Charles Dennis Buchinsky.