superlative form of utter: most utter; situated at the most distant limit; farthest, outermost.
Extreme; utmost; of the farthest, greatest, or highest degree.
They also that dwell in the uttermost parts are afraid at thy tokens: thou makest the outgoings of the morning and evening to rejoice.
The utmost; the highest or greatest degree; the farthest extent.
Thou know'st that all my fortunes are at sea; Neither have I money, nor commodity To raise a present sum: therefore, go forth; Try what my credit can in Venice do: That shall be rack'd, even to the uttermost, To furnish thee to Belmont, to fair Portia. Go, presently inquire, and so will I, Where money is; and I no question make, To have it of my trust or for my sake.
From Middle English, alteration of uttermest. Compare inmost and innermost.
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