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Late adj. (compar. later, or latter; superl. latest or last)

Coming after the time when due, or after the usual or proper time; not early; slow; tardy; long delayed; as, a late spring.

Far advanced toward the end or close; as, a late hour of the day; a late period of life.

Existing or holding some position not long ago, but not now; recently deceased, departed, or gone out of office; as, the late bishop of London; the late administration.

Not long past; happening not long ago; recent; as, the late rains; we have received late intelligence.

Continuing or doing until an advanced hour of the night; as, late revels; a late watcher.

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