Aftercoming

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A following state, sequel, consequence, or result; an aftercome.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Succeeding, following. not-comparable

    "They establish (saith he) by the reason of their judgement, that whatsoever is reported of hell, or of after-comming paines, is but a fiction[…]."

  2. 2
    Specifically, of a baby's head: following the rest of the body out of the womb, rather than (as is usual) preceding it. not-comparable

    "The most important aspect of an assisted vaginal breech delivery is careful delivery of the aftercoming head."

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"They establish (saith he) by the reason of their judgement, that whatsoever is reported of hell, or of after-comming paines, is but a fiction[…]."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle English aftercomyng, aftircomyng, equivalent to after- + coming.

Etymology 2

From Middle English after comyng, afthercomende, equivalent to after- + coming.

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