n.
Pronunciation: wi- ' th au ̇ t, - ' thau ̇ t
Function: preposition
Etymology: Middle English withoute, from Old English with ū tan, from with + ū tan outside, from ū t out ― more at OUT
Date: before 12th century
1 : OUTSIDE
2 ― used as a function word to indicate the absence or lack of something or someone <fight without fear> <left without him> <looks without seeing>