Ut·ter, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Uttered p. pr. & vb. n. Uttering.]
 1. To put forth or out; to reach out. [Obs.]
 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.”
 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.
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 uttered
      adj : communicated in words; "frequently uttered sentiments" [syn:
             expressed, verbalized, verbalised]