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ˈheadmost, a.
[f. head n.1 + -most.]
1. Most forward or advanced in order or progression.
a. Said esp. of the foremost ship of a line.
1628Digby Voy. Medit. 36 My sattia (that was headmost by much) kept sight of her all night. 1727A. Hamilton New Acc. E. Ind. II. I. 226, I kept in the headmost Jonk, and a good Officer in the sternmost. 1797Nelson in A. Duncan Life (1806) 40 The Excellent was engaged with the headmost, and..leewardmost of the Spanish division. 1850Scoresby Whaleman's Adv. v. (1859) 72 Each striving to be headmost in the chase.
b. Foremost of any advancing series.
1676Marvell Mr. Smirke 62 [65] They..would joyn, and at least be the Headmost in the Persecution of their own former Party. 1810Scott Lady of L. i. ii, Then, as the headmost foes appeared. 1856Mrs. Stowe Dred II. xxi. 216 They saw the headmost squirrel walk into Dred's hand.
2. Topmost. Chiefly dial.
1798H. Tooke Purley (1829) I. i. ix. 423 Where you may use indifferently..Topmost, Upmost or Headmost. Mod. Sc. Gang up the glen to the heidmost house. |