nethermost

[ neth-er-mohst, -muhst ]

adjective

1. lowest; farthest down:

   the nethermost depths of the ocean.

nethermost

/ ˈnɛðəˌməʊst /

adjective

1. farthest down; lowest

Word History and Origins

Origin of nethermost¹

First recorded in 1250–1300, nethermost is from the Middle English word nethermast. See nether, -most

Example Sentences

From the topmost hair of his shocky head to the nethermost sole of his tough little feet, Bootsey Biggs was a Boy.

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Evened it for always until that fiend shall be dragged to the nethermost level of hell and earn his reward?

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He sang the songs which raise the dead, and which sent the devil scurrying to the nethermost depths of the pit.

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He walked the plank at daybreak one grey stormy morning just off the Nethermost Ruff of the Dogger.

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Then take they off the bark with certain shells; they reserve the innermost part of the bark for the nethermost part of the boat.

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