lated

[ ley-tid ]

adjective

, Literary.

1. belated.

lated

/ ˈleɪtɪd /

adjective

1. See belated
   an archaic word for belated

Word History and Origins

Origin of lated¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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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.

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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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