bettermost

bettermost
\\-ˌmōst\ adjective
1. now chiefly dialect : best

my lady might wear some of her bettermost gowns — Emily Eden

the bettermost person who shows her superiority by wearing kid gloves — Flora Thompson

2. now chiefly dialect : greater

the bettermost part of the time


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • Bettermost — Bet ter*most , a. Best. [R.] The bettermost classes. Brougham. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • bettermost — bet·ter·most …   English syllables

  • bet|ter|most — «BEHT uhr mohst», adjective. Dialect. best: »Men, after their fashion, as well as women, distinguish the bettermost, and aid him to succeed (George Meredith) …   Useful english dictionary

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