hindermost
Example Sentences
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She sets her own pace--and Heaven help the hindermost!
From Nobody by Jacobs, W. L.
Our two hindermost guides were also missing, but we were soon gladdened by seeing them make their appearance, and cheered them with loud and repeated hurrahs.
From An Impromptu Ascent of Mont Blanc by Mesurier, W. H. le
It is nothing more nor less than the old rule of "The Devil take the hindermost."
In a moment they were under cover of the bush and safe out of shot, but in that moment I had recognised the steed bestridden by the hindermost one.
From A Veldt Vendetta by Mitford, Bertram
Observe its long and slender legs, its humped middle segments, and its upturned hindermost segment, of enormous size and mounted with a pair of clubbed 'horns.'
From Butterflies and Moths (British) by Furneaux, William S.
