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Topgallant
Open directlyWebster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 1 of 2
Part of speech: noun (n.)
1. A topgallant mast or sail.
2. Fig.: Anything elevated or splendid. Bacon.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 2 of 2
Part of speech: adjective (a.)
1. Situated above the topmast and below the royal mast; designatb, or pertaining to, the third spars in order from the deck; as, the topgallant mast, yards, braces, and the like. See Illustration of Ship.
2. Fig.: Highest; elevated; splendid. "The consciences of topgallant sparks." L'Estrange. Topgallant breeze, a breeze in which the topgallant sails may properly be carried.