latish

American  

[ley-tish] / ˈleɪ tɪʃ /

adjective

1. somewhat or rather late.

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latish British  

/ ˈleɪtɪʃ /

adjective

1. rather late

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Etymology

Origin of latish

First recorded in 1605–15; late + -ish ¹

Example Sentences

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latish

One night, latish, just as we were walking off to our hut there was a scratching at the door; when we opened it there was old Crib!

From Robbery under Arms; a story of life and adventure in the bush and in the Australian goldfields by Boldrewood, Rolf

It was getting latish, and Oswald, though thrilled in every marrow, was getting rather sleepy, when old Benenden said, "There she is!"

From New Treasure Seekers or, The Bastable Children in Search of a Fortune by Nesbit, E. (Edith)

Still, he was used to the omniscience of the British Intelligence, so he answered promptly: "It was latish, sir; about midnight, I think!"

From Okewood of the Secret Service by Williams, Valentine

This was in November, rather a latish month for active service on those waters.

From Ned Myers or, a Life Before the Mast by Cooper, James Fenimore

‘To-morrow; but you could only get it latish on Monday.’

From A Bride from the Bush by Hornung, E. W. (Ernest William)