Definition for AL-MOST

AL-MOST, adv. [all and most. The Saxon order of writing was thus: “all most who were present." Sax. Chron. p. 225. We now use a duplication, almost all who were present.]

Nearly; well nigh; for the greatest part. Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian. Acts xxvi.

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