Earliest
Earliest adjective - Coming before all others in time or order.
Usage example: the earliest computers were massive machines that practically filled up a room
Foremost
Foremost adjective - Coming before all others in time or order.
Usage example: when the foremost person in line tripped, everyone had to stop
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In the very earliest stratum Cai was easily the foremost of Arthur's war band.
Source: Continuity Snarl
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