Meanings
- superlativesuperlative form of seldom: most seldom
They who most passionately pursue Pleasure, seldomest arrive at it.
1891, Joseph Addison, Richard Steele, The Spectator, Volumes 1, 2 and 32 more examples
For the finer the nature, the more flaws it will show through the clearness of it; and it is a law of this universe, that the best things shall be seldomest seen in their best form.
1908, John Ruskin, Selections From the Works of John RuskinI find it is the one I most value here in the household and seldomest get.
1835, Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens), The Letters Of Mark Twain, Complete
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