Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun To excess or to the utmost; with extreme vehemence; without limitation or reserve: as, to fight à outrance. Often, incorrectly, à l'outrance.

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  • adverb To the greatest extent, to the utmost.

Etymologies

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From French à outrance. Compare to the outrance.

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