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Webster 1913 Edition


Outside

Out′sideˊ

,
Noun.
1.
The external part of a thing; the part, end, or side which forms the external surface; that which appears, or is manifest; that which is superficial; the exterior.
There may be great need of an
outside
where there is little or nothing within.
South.
Created beings see nothing but our
outside
.
Addison.
I threw open the door of my chamber, and found the family standing on the
outside
.
Spectator.
3.
The furthest limit, as to number, quantity, extent, etc.; the utmost;
as, it may last a week at the
outside
.
4.
One who, or that which, is without; hence, an outside passenger, as distinguished from one who is inside. See
Inside
,
Noun.
3.
[Colloq. Eng.]

Out′sideˊ

,
Adj.
1.
Of or pertaining to the outside; external; exterior; superficial.
2.
Reaching the extreme or farthest limit, as to extent, quantity, etc.;
as, an
outside
estimate
.
[Colloq.]
Outside finish
(Arch.)
,
a term for the minor parts, as corner boards, hanging stiles, etc., required to complete the exterior of a wooden building; – rare in masonry.

Out′sideˊ

,
adv.
or
p
rep.
On or to the outside (of); without; on the exterior;
as, to ride
outside
the coach; he stayed
outside
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Outside

OUTSI'DE

, n.
1.
The external part of a thing; the part, end or side which forms the surface or superficies.
2.
Superficial appearance; exterior; as the outside of a man or of manners.
Created beings see nothing but our outside.
3.
Person; external man.
4.
The part or place that lies without or beyond an inclosure.
I threw open the door of my chamber and found the family standing on the outside.
5.
The utmost.