bettermost

adjective

bet·​ter·​most

ˈbe-tər-ˌmōst

1

now chiefly dialectal : best

my lady might wear some of her bettermost gowns

—Emily Eden

: superior

the bettermost person who shows her superiority by wearing kid gloves

—Flora Thompson

2

now chiefly dialectal : greater

the bettermost part of the time

Word History

First Known Use

1737, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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