outrance

noun

ou·​trance

ü‧ˈträⁿs

plural -s

: the last extremity

—used with at or to compare à outrance

Word History

Etymology

Middle English outraunce, from Middle French outrance, from outrer to pass beyond, overcome, surpass, carry to excess (from outre beyond) + -ance

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