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ultimo

[uhl-tuh-moh]

adverb

  1. in or of the month preceding the current one: ult., ulto.

    on the 12th ultimo.



ultimo

/ ˈʌltɪˌməʊ /

adverb

  1. ult.in or during the previous month Compare instant proximo

    a letter of the 7th ultimo

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of ultimo1

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

Origin of ultimo1

C16: from Latin ultimō on the last
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Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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 J. Longstreet: My dear General,—Upon my return from Richmond, where I have been for a week on business connected with Washington College, I found your letter of the 26th ultimo.

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