Latter

Definition of Latter

Lat´ter

a.

1.

Later; more recent; coming or happening after something else; - opposed to former; as, the former and latter rain.

2.

Of two things, the one mentioned second.

The difference between reason and revelation, and in what sense the latter is superior.

- I. Watts.

3.

Recent; modern.

Hath not navigation discovered in these latter ages, whole nations at the bay of Soldania?

- Locke.

4.

Last; latest; final.

Latter harvest
the last part of the harvest.

Latter spring
the last part of the spring of the year. - Shak.

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