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   Utmost , a. [OE. utmeste, utemest, AS. temest, a superlative fr. te out. . See Out, and cf. Aftermost, Outmost, Uttermost.]
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   Situated at the farthest point or extremity; farthest out; most distant; extreme; as, the utmost limits of the land; the utmost extent of human knowledge.
   Spenser.
   
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   We coasted within two leagues of Antibes, which is the utmost town in France.
   Evelyn.
   
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   Betwixt two thieves I spend my utmost breath.
   Herbert.
   
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   Being in the greatest or highest degree, quantity, number, or the like; greatest; as, the utmost assiduity; the utmost harmony; the utmost misery or happiness.
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   He shall answer . . . to his utmost peril.
   Shak.
   
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   Six or seven thousand is their utmost power.
   Shak.
   
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   Utmost, n. The most that can be; the farthest limit; the greatest power, degree, or effort; as, he has done his utmost; try your utmost.
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   We have tried the utmost of our friends.
   Shak.
   
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