topgallant

Top`gal"lant, a. 1. (Naut.) Defn: Situated above the topmast and below the royal mast; designatb, or pertaining to, the third spars in order from the deck; as, the topgallant mast, yards, braces, and the like. See Illustration of Ship. 2. Fig.: Highest; elevated; splendid. "The consciences of topgallant sparks." L'Estrange. Topgallant breeze, a breeze in which the topgallant sails may properly be carried. Top`gal"lant, n. 1. (Naut.) Defn: A topgallant mast or sail. 2. Fig.: Anything elevated or splendid. Bacon.

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