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Topgallant
Topˊgal′lant
,Adj.
1.
(Naut.)
Situated above the topmast and below the royal mast; designatb, or pertaining to, the third spars in order from the deck;
as, the
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mast, yards, braces, and the likeShip
. 2.
Fig.: Highest; elevated; splendid.
“The consciences of topgallant sparks.” L’Estrange.
Topgallant breeze
, a breeze in which the topgallant sails may properly be carried.
Topˊgal′lant
,Noun.
1.
(Naut.)
A topgallant mast or sail.
2.
Fig.: Anything elevated or splendid.
Bacon.