English
Etymology
From Old French oultrance (modern #French|outrance), from oultrer �pass beyond�, from oltre, outre, from late Latin ultra-. Compare outrage.

Noun
en-noun|-

1. obsolete The furthest degree or extremity, going beyond bounds or propriety.

#:*1819: But if the shield was touched with the sharp end of the lance, the combat was understood to be at �outrance�, that is, the knights were to fight with sharp weapons, as in actual battle. � Walter Scott, Ivanhoe

French
Etymology
Old French oultrance, from oultrer �pass beyond�, from oltre, outre, from late Latin ultra-.

Pronunciation
IPA|/ut���s/

Noun
fr-noun|f

1. extravagance
2. excess

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