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ut|ter|ance
ut|ter|ance1 «UHT uhr uhns», noun.
1. the act or fact of uttering; expression in words or sounds: »

The child gave utterance to his grief.

2. a way of speaking: »

a man of polished utterance. Stammering hinders clear utterance.

3. something uttered; spoken word or words: »

The utterance died on his lips as his father came into the room.

4. the action of putting into circulation counterfeit money, forged checks, or bogus securities; uttering.
5. Obsolete. the disposal of goods by sale or barter; vending.
╂[< utter2 + -ance]
ut|ter|ance2 «UHT uhr uhns», noun.
the utmost extremity, as of life or strength; bitter end.
╂[< Old French oultrance < oultrer pass beyond < oultre beyond < Latin ultrā]

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