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top·gal·lant I. \täpˈgalənt, ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷, usually naut təˈg-\ adjective Etymology: top (I) + gallant 1. a. : of, relating to, or being a part next above the topmast and below the royal mast < topgallant sail > < topgallant mast > — see sail illustration, ship illustration b. : raised above the adjoining portions — used of a rail, bulwark, or deck c. : such that topgallant sails may be used : fresh but light < topgallant breezes > 2. : of the best or most excellent of its kind : very excellent : grand II. noun (-s) 1. : a topgallant mast or sail 2. a. : something loftier or more elevated than others of its kind or other parts of the same structure b. : the topmost point : pinnacle, summit |