headmost

[ hed-mohstor, especially British, -muhst ]

adjective

1. most advanced; foremost.

headmost

/ ˈhɛdˌməʊst /

adjective

1. a less common word for foremost

Word History and Origins

Origin of headmost¹

First recorded in 1620–30; head + -most

Example Sentences

The crested leader, proud and high, Tossed his beamed frontlet to the sky, A moment gazed adown the dale, A moment snuffed the tainted gale; Then, as the headmost foe appeared.

From Project Gutenberg

The inhabitants of La Vera Cruz believed the two headmost ships to be those which were expected from the Caraccas; and, as the Flibustiers had contrived that they should not reach the port till after dark, suffered them to enter without offering them molestation, and to anchor close to the town, which they did without being suspected to be enemies.

From Project Gutenberg

"Here they are!" cried Stewart, and his exclamation was drowned with a broadside, for the gunners of the Constitution had discovered that the headmost ship was just abreast of them and but a hundred feet away.

From Project Gutenberg

At the same instant a gun of heavy metal was discharged from the bows of the headmost boat of their pursuers, loaded with grape; but the leaden shower fell far short of them; while, at the same instant, with loud cheers, all the barges left the side of the ship and commenced hot pursuit of the pirate boats.

From Project Gutenberg

The headmost rider was a gentleman in a fashionable travelling dress; a little way behind were an officer, two soldiers, and a boy in livery. 

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Related Words

• best
• dominant
• famous
• main
• noted
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• popular
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• top
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