NETHERMOST

bottommost, lowermost, nethermost

(adjective) farthest down; “bottommost shelf”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

nethermost (not comparable)

(archaic, mostly, literary) Farthest down; lowest.

Usage notes

• Used in the Cumbrian topographical name Nethermost Cove.

• Not a true superlative in its formation.

Anagrams

• stenotherm

Source: Wiktionary


Neth"er*most`, a. Etym: [AS. ni(Nether, and cf. Aftermost.]

Definition: Lowest; as, the nethermost abyss. Milton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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