Ante meridiem

adv

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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

Synonyms

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a.m.ammatinsmorn

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"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."

Etymology

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

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