ultimo
Americanadverb
adverb
Etymology
Origin of ultimo
1575–85; < Latin ultimō ( mēnse or diē ) in the last (month) or on the last (day)
Example Sentences
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It was consequently determined to burn it; and on the 18th ultimo fire was applied, and in a very short time the whole of the thatched tents were in a blaze.
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Dear Sir, Your favor of the 28th ultimo, was brought me last night.
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He took her and carried her into Newport, which he entered on the 24th ultimo, with five hundred English prisoners.
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Sir,—I received your favor of 31st ultimo yesterday evening, and, in answering it, would thank you for your frankness in communicating with me on the subject.
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“General James Longstreet: “Dear General,—Your favor of the 30th ultimo is this moment to hand, and I reply at once.
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