post meridiem
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of post meridiem
First recorded in 1645–50
Example Sentences
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Sir: In Mexico, it is a common use to interpret p.m. not as post meridiem but rather as puntualidad Mexicana, which means one or two hours after the stated time.
From Time Magazine Archive
Die Sabbati, 4 Decembris 1568, Hora prima post meridiem.
From Mary Queen of Scots 1542-1587 by Various
I wish all hours were post meridiem," Said Tom; "so that I were well rid of 'm.
From Fables of John Gay (Somewhat Altered) by Gay, John
March 26th, my Lord sent one of his secretaries with answer to my letter, and with offer and promys of all where he can pleasure me, circa 5 post meridiem.
From The Private Diary of Dr. John Dee And the Catalog of His Library of Manuscripts by Dee, John
"Monentur etiam et rogantur, ut antè meridiem ad horæ octavæ, post meridiem vero ad secundæ punctum præsentes sese sistere dignentur."
From Notes and Queries, Number 43, August 24, 1850 by Various
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