headmost

Example Sentences

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The breeze was favourable and fresh; but we were clear of the Sound, but a long way astern of the convoy, and none of the headmost men-of-war to be seen.

From Peter Simple by Marryat, Frederick

The brig, which was the headmost of the two vessels, was now nearly crossing our stern.

From Percival Keene by Marryat, Frederick

The headmost fired a shot at the schooner—to try the range, I suppose—but it fell short.

From The Young Llanero A Story of War and Wild Life in Venezuela by Kingston, William Henry Giles

Three hours later the headmost vessels were at the rude piers, and the people were swarming ashore.

From Roger Davis, Loyalist by Baird, Frank

The headmost rider was a gentleman in a fashionable travelling dress; a little way behind were an officer, two soldiers, and a boy in livery. 

From The Bible in Spain Vol. 1 [of 2] by Borrow, George Henry