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Webster 1913 Edition


Sternforemost

Sternˊfore′mostˊ

,
adv.
With the stern, instead of the bow, in advance; hence, figuratively, in an awkward, blundering manner.
A fatal genius for going
sternforemost
.
Lowell.

Definition 2024


sternforemost

sternforemost

English

Adverb

sternforemost (not comparable)

  1. With the stern, instead of the bow, in advance.
  2. (figuratively) In an awkward, blundering manner.
    A fatal genius for going sternforemost. Lowell.