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offside

adverb or adjective off·side \ˈf-ˈsīd\

sports : in a position in a game (such as football or hockey) on the opponent's part of the field where you are not allowed to be : not onside

: on the right side

Full Definition of OFFSIDE

:  illegally in advance of the ball or puck
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First Known Use of OFFSIDE

1867

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