topgallant

  1. Adjective.  (nautical) Situated above the topmast and below the royal mast.
  2. Adjective.  Of the most superior quality; the best of its kind.
  3. Noun.  (nautical) The sail suspended from the topmost section of a mast; topgallant sail.
  4. Noun.  (nautical) The topmost section of a mast; topgallant mast.
  5. Noun.  Anything elevated or splendid.

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