hindermost

adjective

hind·​er·​most

ˈhīndə(r)ˌmōst,

chiefly British -məst

archaic

: hindmost

Word History

Etymology

alteration (influenced by most) of Middle English hindermest, from hinder entry 3 + -mest -most

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