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outside
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Outside \Out"side`\, a.
1. Of or pertaining to the outside; external; exterior;
superficial.
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2. Reaching the extreme or farthest limit, as to extent,
quantity, etc.; as, an outside estimate. [Colloq.]
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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.
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Outside \Out"side`\, n.
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.
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There may be great need of an outside where there is
little or nothing within. --South.
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Created beings see nothing but our outside.
--Addison.
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2. The part or space which lies beyond the external edge of a
structure or beyond the boundary of an inclosure.
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I threw open the door of my chamber, and found the
family standing on the outside. --Spectator.
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3. The furthest limit, as to number, quantity, extent, etc.;
the utmost; as, it may last a week at the outside.
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4. One who, or that which, is without; hence, an outside
passenger, as distinguished from one who is inside. See
Inside, n. 3. [Colloq. Eng.]
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5. The part of the world not encompassed by or under control
of an organization or institution; as, prisoners are not
allowed to pass objects to persons on the outside; one may
not discuss company secretes with anyone on the outside.
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Outside \Out"side`\, adv. or prep. On or to the outside (of); without; on the exterior; as, to ride outside the coach; he stayed outside. [1913 Webster]
