\Ut"most`\, a. [OE. utmeste, utemest, AS. ?temest, a
superlative fr. ?te out. ????. See {Out}, and cf.
{Aftermost}, {Outmost}, {Uttermost}.]
1. Situated at the farthest point or extremity; farthest out;
   most distant; extreme; as, the utmost limits of the land;
   the utmost extent of human knowledge. --Spenser.

         We coasted within two leagues of Antibes, which is
         the utmost town in France.            --Evelyn.

         Betwixt two thieves I spend my utmost breath.
                                               --Herbert.

2. Being in the greatest or highest degree, quantity, number,
   or the like; greatest; as, the utmost assiduity; the
   utmost harmony; the utmost misery or happiness.

         He shall answer . . . to his utmost peril. --Shak.

         Six or seven thousand is their utmost power. --Shak.

\Ut"most`\, n.
The most that can be; the farthest limit; the greatest power,
degree, or effort; as, he has done his utmost; try your
utmost.

      We have tried the utmost of our friends. --Shak.