Topgallant

Full definition of topgallant

Adjective

1. (nautical) Situated above the topmast and below the royal mast.the topgallant yards, braces, etc.
2. Of the most superior quality; the best of its kind.
• L'EstrangeThe consciences of topgallant sparks.
• 1851, Herman Melville, ,Delight, — top-gallant delight is to him, who acknowledges no law or lord, but the Lord his God, and is only a patriot to heaven.

Noun

1. (nautical) The sail suspended from the topmost section of a mast; topgallant sail.
2. (nautical) The topmost section of a mast; topgallant mast.
3. Anything elevated or splendid.