"handsomest" meaning in English

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Adjective

Head templates: {{head|en|superlative adjective}} handsomest
  1. superlative form of handsome: most handsome Tags: form-of, superlative Form of: handsome (extra: most handsome)
    Sense id: en-handsomest-en-adj-d8~4UnfH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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