"most an end" meaning in English

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Adverb

Etymology: See anend. Etymology templates: {{m|en|anend}} anend Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} most an end (not comparable)
  1. (obsolete, idiomatic) generally; most often Tags: idiomatic, not-comparable, obsolete
    Sense id: en-most_an_end-en-adv-UfeQMnFO Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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          "text": "1738-1741, William Warburton, Divine Legation of Moses demonstrated on the Principles of a Religious Deist\n[We] have most an end, a strong inclination to make a farce of it, and mingle buffoonry with the most serious scenes."
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