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rankest, a. colloq. (chiefly U.S.). Now rare.|ˈræŋkɪst|
[Irreg. f. rank n.1 + -est, as adj. of superlative degree; cf. rank v.1 5 and ranking ppl. a.]
Of the highest rank; most senior, ‘rankingest’.
1907B. M. Croker Company's Servant xxiv. 257 All the ‘Rankest’ or senior ladies, had received their due meed of attention. 1926Sat. Even. Post 6 Mar. 154 As he's the rankest man he'll have to take charge while I'm gone. 1930T. Fredenburgh Soldiers March! 86 It's very hard on a self-respecting Corporal to be seen publicly with the rankest soldier in the outfit. |