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lated

[ ley-tid ]

adjective

, Literary.


lated

/ ˈleɪtɪd /

adjective

  1. an archaic word for belated
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of lated1

First recorded in 1585–95; late + -ed 2
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Example Sentences

Howsumever, we tightened her up a bit, an' calc'lated she'd hold through.

If it wa'n't no attraction to its mother, I guess he cal'lated it needed a father all the more.

The cow was fed, and he cal'c'lated she'd find everything pretty slick in the barn.

He was all for fetchin' the doctor right off, but I told him I cal'lated we could bear with your ravin's for a spell.

They cal'lated Ros was sick,' I told her, 'but that couldn't be or he wouldn't be round here settin' up all night.'

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