Out(wards)

The term Out(wards) means toward the Outside of the Active set.

For example, here are some Scottish Country Dances in which the term, Outwards, is used in either the Minicrib or the Maxicrib Dance instructions or both -
Flying Spur.
Haunt Of The Gnomes
Seann Truibhas Willichan
St Bernard's Waltz

Set Structure

Directions

Above
Across (The Set)
Below
Diagonally
Down
Facing
Give Left Shoulders
Give Right Shoulders
Higher
In(wards)
Inside (The Set)
Lower
Out(wards)
Up
Up And Down