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Webster 1913 Edition


Nethermost

Neth′er-mostˊ

(nĕth′ẽr-mōstˊ)
,
Adj.
[AS.
niðemest
. See
Nether
, and cf.
Aftermost
.]
Lowest;
as, the
nethermost
abyss
.
Milton.

Webster 1828 Edition


Nethermost

NETHERMOST

,
Adj.
Lowest; as the nethermost hell; the nethermost abyss.

Definition 2024


nethermost

nethermost

English

Adjective

nethermost (not comparable)

  1. (archaic) farthest down; lowest

Usage notes

  • Mostly literary use.
  • Used in the Cumbrian topographical name Nethermost Cove
  • Not a true superlative in its formation.

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