Sternforemost

adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1
astern, to the rear. archaic, not-comparable
2
In an awkward, blundering manner. archaic, figuratively, not-comparable
"A fatal genius for going sternforemost."

Example

"A fatal genius for going sternforemost."

Etymology

From stern + foremost.

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