hindmost

hind·most

[hahynd-mohst or, esp. British, -muhst]
adjective
furtherest behind or nearest the rear; last.

Origin:
1325–75; Middle English. See hind1, -most

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hindmost or hindermost (ˈhaɪndˌməʊst, ˈhaɪndəˌməʊst) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
furthest back; last
 
hindermost or hindermost
 
adj

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Hindmost is always a great word to know.
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Word Origin & History

hindmost
late 14c., from hind (adj.) + most.
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hindmost

see devil take the hindmost.

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