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headmost

[ hed-mohstor, especially British, -muhst ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

headmost

/ ˈhɛdˌməʊst /

First recorded in 1620–30; head + -most

No others were able to effect this, the headmost British ships anticipating them in the gap.

When he drew near the headmost vessel, he began to utter an earnest address, accompanied with violent gesticulation.

On came the headmost ship with the Dolphin hand over hand, the flag of France flaunting proudly at her peak.

We now clearly ascertained that the two headmost ships were frigates and the rest merchantmen.

Though he endeavoured to near them, he intended not to make any attack until the Defiance had got abreast of the headmost.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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