ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Hindmost

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈhaɪndmoʊst/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Hindmost is an adjective meaning superlative form of hind: most hind.

Meaning

superlative form of hind: most hind.

Example Sentences

Fareweel, my rhyme-compoſing billie! / Your native ſoil was right ill-willie; / But may ye flouriſh like a lily, / Now bonilie! / I'll toaſt ye in my hindmoſt gillie, / Tho' owre the Sea!
The foremost chain-man goes forward and the hindmost one follows, and stands with his hand above the first pin, and moves the foremost assistant to the right or left, till he is exactly on the line; when he is ordered to stick in his second pin.

Synonyms for hindmost

Depending on context, synonyms include rearmost, backmost.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include back, backmost, rearmost, redistributionist, flagellate, capitalist.

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