Out"side` (?), adv. or prep. On or to the outside (of); without; on the exterior; as, to ride
outside the coach; he stayed outside.
Out"side` (?), a.
1. Of or
pertaining to the outside; external; exterior; superficial.
2.
Reaching the extreme or farthest limit, as to extent, quantity, etc.; as, an outside estimate.
[Colloq.]
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.
Out"side` (?), n.
1. The external part of a thing; the part, end,
or side which forms the surface; that which appears, or is manifest; that which is
superficial; the exterior.
There may be
great need of an outside where there is little or nothing within.
South. Created beings see nothing but our outside.
Addison.
2. The part or space
which lies without an inclosure; the outer side, as of a door, walk,
or boundary.
I threw open the door
of my chamber, and found the family standing on the outside.
Spectator. 3. The furthest limit, as to number, quantity, extent, etc.; the utmost; as, it
may last a week at the
outside.
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.]