sternmost

adjective

stern·​most ˈstərn-ˌmōst How to pronounce sternmost (audio)
: farthest astern

Word History

First Known Use

1622, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sternmost was in 1622

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“Sternmost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sternmost. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

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