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sternforemost
/ ˈstɜːnˈfɔːməʊst /
adverb
- nautical backwards
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Word History and Origins
Origin of sternforemost1
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Example Sentences
The canvas rattled furiously, the craft swayed upright and commenced to blow away sternforemost like a feather, while I dropped into the bottom of her, ankle deep in water.
From Project Gutenberg
As the water shoaled, the Man stroked powerfully, landing the canoe sternforemost; then he stepped forth, drew it along the bank, and said: "Camarada, give me your hand!"
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