latter
English
/ˈlæt.ə(ɹ)/, /ˈlæt̬.əɹ/
adj
Definitions
- Relating to or being the second of two items.
- Near (or nearer) to the end.
- In the past, but close (or closer) to the present time.
Etymology
Derived from Old English lætra.
Origin
Old English
lætra
Gloss
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- day English
- latter-day English
- latterly English
- lattermath English
- lattermost English
- latterness English
- lætra Old English
- mæð Old English
- later Middle English