Behind-hand

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

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Adjective

1
Alternative form of behindhand. alt-of, alternative
"Leo. ... theſe thy offices (So rarely kind) are as Interpreters Of my behind-hand ſlackneſſe."

Synonyms

in arrears unpunctual after time ahead of time anachronistic antedated

Example

"Leo. ... theſe thy offices (So rarely kind) are as Interpreters Of my behind-hand ſlackneſſe."

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