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noun
- (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 "", that is, the knights were to fight with sharp weapons, as in actual battle. " Walter Scott, Ivanhoe
Etymology: From Old French oultrance (modern French, outrance), from oultrer "pass beyond", from oltre, outre, from late Latin ultra-. Compare outrage.
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