"northmost" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: From north + -most, or possibly from Old English norþmest, undergoing the same reanalysis by folk etymology as foremost. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|north|most}} north + -most, {{inh|en|ang|norþmest}} Old English norþmest, {{m|en|foremost}} foremost Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} northmost (not comparable)
  1. Furthest to the north; most northern. Tags: not-comparable Synonyms: northernmost, northest [uncommon]
    Sense id: en-northmost-en-adj-LjoXb7Y6 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -most

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        "Furthest to the north; most northern."
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