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, An externality; an outward form; a mere formality, The utmost limit; the maximum, adjective_ Of, relating to, or being on or near the outer side; outer, Located away from the inside or center, Acting, occurring, originating, or being at a place beyond certain limits