How bragly [proudly] it begins to bud, And utter his
tender head. --Spenser.
2. To dispose of in trade; to sell or vend. [Obs.]
Such mortal drugs I have, but Mantua's law Is death
to any he that utters them. --Shak.
They bring it home, and utter it commonly by the
name of Newfoundland fish. --Abp. Abbot.
3. hence, to put in circulation, as money; to put off, as
currency; to cause to pass in trade; -- often used,
specifically, of the issue of counterfeit notes or coins,
forged or fraudulent documents, and the like; as, to utter
coin or bank notes.
The whole kingdom should continue in a firm
resolution never to receive or utter this fatal
coin. --Swift.
4. To give public expression to; to disclose; to publish; to
speak; to pronounce. ``Sweet as from blest, uttering
joy.'' --Milton.
The words I utter Let none think flattery, for they
'll find 'em truth. --Shak.
And the last words he uttered called me cruel.
--Addison.
Syn: To deliver; give forth; issue; liberate; discharge;
pronounce. See {Deliver}.