Par″a‐mount (?), a. [OF. par amont above; par through, by (L. per) + amont above. See Amount.] Having the highest rank or jurisdiction; superior to all others; chief; supreme; preëminent; as, a paramount duty. “A traitor paramount.” Bacon.
Lady paramount(Archery), the lady making the best score. — Lord paramount, the king.
Syn. Superior; principal; preëminent; chief.