I. ˈə-tə-rən(t)s, ˈə-trən(t)s noun
Etymology: Middle English outraunce, uttraunce, from Middle French outrance, from outrer to go beyond — more at outré
Date: 15th century
archaic : the last extremity : bitter end
II. ˈə-tə-rən(t)s also ˈə-trən(t)s noun
Date: 15th century
1. : something uttered ; especially : an oral or written statement : a stated or published expression
2. : vocal expression : speech
3. : power, style, or manner of speaking