Ante meridiem

adv

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    Before noon, in the morning. not-comparable

    "And 'tis earnestly recommended to the Synod to continue their Kindness to Mr Leask, according as his Circumstances do require, May 12. Sess. 6. ante meridiem."

Adverb
  1. 1
    before 12 noon wordnet

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from Medieval Latin ante merīdiem, from Latin ante (“before”) + merīdiem, accusative singular of merīdiēs (“noon, midday”).

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