GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Supreme , a. [L. supremus, superlative of superus that is above, upper, fr. super above: cf. F. suprême. See Super-, and cf. Sum.]
- Highest in authority; holding the highest place in authority, government, or power.1913 Webster
He that is the supreme King of kings.
Shak.1913 Webster - Highest; greatest; most excellent or most extreme; utmost; greatist possible (sometimes in a bad sense); as, supreme love; supreme glory; supreme magnanimity; supreme folly.1913 Webster
Each would be supreme within its own sphere, and those spheres could not but clash.
De Quincey.1913 Webster - (Bot.) Situated at the highest part or point.1913 Webster
The Supreme, the Almighty; God.
1913 Webster
- Highest in authority; holding the highest place in authority, government, or power.