"veriest" meaning in All languages combined

See veriest on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

IPA: /ˈvɛɹ.i.ɪst/ [UK, US], /ˈvɛɹ.i.əst/ [UK, US]
Head templates: {{head|en|superlative adjective}} veriest
  1. superlative form of very: most very Tags: form-of, superlative Form of: very (extra: most very) Synonyms: most, truest
    Sense id: en-veriest-en-adj-ITUMNCK9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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