seldomest

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A form of seldom — Infrequently, rarely.

Scrabble 12

Meanings

adverb
  1. 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 3
    2 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 Ruskin

    I 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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