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hindmost


hind·most

adj \ˈhīn(d)-ˌmōst\

Definition of HINDMOST

: farthest to the rear : last

Examples of HINDMOST

  1. <the dance teacher had to keep reminding us to kick our hindmost foot when we reversed direction>
  2. <the hindmost wagon in the caravan had the roughest ride because of the deep ruts and dust created by the others>

First Known Use of HINDMOST

14th century

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