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hindmost

[hahynd-mohst or, especially Brit., -muhst] Origin

hind·most

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

Origin:
1325–75; Middle English. See hind1, -most
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Hindmost is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
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hindmost or hindermost (ˈhaɪndˌməʊst, ˈhaɪndəˌməʊst)
 
adj
furthest back; last
 
hindermost or hindermost
 
adj

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

see devil take the hindmost.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
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