PARAMOUNTLY

Etymology

Adverb

paramountly (not comparable)

In a paramount manner.

Source: Wiktionary


Par"a*mount`ly, adv.

Definition: In a paramount manner.

PARAMOUNT

Par"a*mount, a. Etym: [OF. par amont above; par through, by (L. per) + amont above. See Amount.]

Definition: Having the highest rank or jurisdiction; superior to all others; chief; supreme; preëminent; as, a paramount duty. "A traitor paramount." Bacon. Lady paramount (Archery), the lady making the best score.

– Lord paramount, the king.

Syn. Superior; principal; preëminent; chief.

Par"a*mount, n.

Definition: The highest or chief. Milton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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