| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
| outright | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | without qualifications or limitations: outright ownership |
| 2. | complete; total: an outright lie |
| 3. | straightforward; direct: an outright manner |
| —adv | |
| 4. | without restrictions: buy outright |
| 5. | without reservation or concealment: ask outright |
| 6. | instantly: he was killed outright |
| 7. | obsolete straight ahead or out |