Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for LAT'TER
LAT'TER, a. [an irregular comparative of late.]
- Coming or happening after something else; opposed to former; as the former and latter rain; former or latter harvest.
- Mentioned the last of two. The difference between reason and revelation … and in what sense the latter is superior. – Watts.
- Modern; lately done or past; as, in these latter ages.
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