ultimo

[ uhl-tuh-moh ]

adverb

1. in or of the month preceding the current one: : ult., ulto. Compare instant ( def 11 ), proximo.

   on the 12th ultimo.

ultimo

/ ˈʌltɪˌməʊ /

adverb

1. See instant, proximo
   esp abbreviated in formal correspondence in or during the previous month ult. Compare instant proximo

   a letter of the 7th ultimo

Word History and Origins

Origin of ultimo¹

1575–85; < Latin ultimō ( mēnse or diē ) in the last (month) or on the last (day)

Word History and Origins

Origin of ultimo¹

C16: from Latin ultimō on the last

Example Sentences

Pedes pentameri articulis tribus tarsorom primis ciliatis pulvillatis dilatatis, penultimo bilobo, ultimo tenui biunguiculato.

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Testa ovato-conica imperforata purpureo-albida laevigata, anfractibus convexis ultimo subangulato, apertura purpurea unifasciata.

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Mr. Gaylord died at his beautiful residence of Limerock Farm, Onondaga county, on the 27th ultimo, after a brief illness.

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I yesterday received your letters of the 7th and 9th ultimo, by the Delight, from Minorca.

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I had the honour to receive yesterday your excellency's letter, dated 28th ultimo.

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