latter

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latter latter-day Latter-day Saint

Main Entry: lat·ter
Pronunciation: 'la-t&r
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English lætra, comparative of læt late
1 a : belonging to a subsequent time or period : more recent <the latter stages of growth> b : of or relating to the end <in their latter days> c : RECENT, PRESENT <affected by latter calamities>
2 : of, relating to, or being the second of two groups or things or the last of several groups or things referred to <of ham and beef the latter meat is cheaper today> <of ham and beef the latter is cheaper today>