Synonyms

hindmost

American

[hahynd-mohst, -muhst] / ˈhaɪndˌmoʊst, -məst /

adjective

furthest behind or nearest the rear; last.

hindmost British

/ ˈhaɪndˌməʊst, ˈhaɪndəˌməʊst /

adjective

furthest back; last

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hindmost Idioms

see devil take the hindmost.

Etymology

Origin of hindmost

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English. See hind ¹, -most

Example Sentences

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There are those who have suggested wiring around those requirements and the devil take the hindmost.

From Washington Times

These awards are their own beast; they follow the beat of their own drum, and if the devil takes the hindmost, it’s just going to have to be that way.

From Los Angeles Times

And today’s quick-buck mentality is in a hurry to extract and burn as much carbon as possible, devil take the hindmost.

From Seattle Times

No breaking ranks, no rushing the boats, no first come first served, no devil take the hindmost.

From Literature

The others pressed on, but he was ever hindmost, pursued by a groping horror that seemed always just about to seize him; and a rumour came after him like the shadow-sound of many feet.

From Literature

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