Foremost
/ˈfɔːr.most/noun
Situated at the front or leading position; of primary importance.
Did you know?In Old English, 'foremost' was used not just to denote position, but also to signify priority in importance, linking it to the concept of leadership and authority.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
furþiz
“forward, ahead”
Old English
OE
foran
“in front, before”
Old English
OE
mōst
“greatest, largest”
Middle English
ME
formost
“first in position or rank”
Modern English
English
foremost
“the leading position or highest importance”