Sekirov Dictionary

topgallant

/tɒpˈɡælənt/

noun 3
adjective 2
forms 3

noun3

The sail suspended from the topmost section of a mast.
The topmost section of a mast; topgallant mast.
Anything elevated or splendid.

adjective2

•
Situated above the topmast and below the royal mast.
- the topgallant yards, braces, etc.
•
Of the most superior quality; the best of its kind.
- The consciences of top-gallant sparks. — 1692

forms

topgallants · more topgallant · most topgallant

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