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Having that first which ought to be last; inverted in order.

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  1. a. Having that first which ought to be last; inverted in order.
  2. a. Contrary to nature or reason; not adapted to the end; utterly and glaringly foolish; unreasonably absurd; perverted.
  3. adj. so unreasonable as to invite derision
  4. j:100 s incongruous; inviting ridicule