ultimo

American

[uhl-tuh-moh] / ˈʌl təˌmoʊ /

adverb

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

on the 12th ultimo.

ultimo British

/ ˈʌltɪˌməʊ /

adverb

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

a letter of the 7th ultimo

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Etymology

Origin of ultimo

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

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Knowing those risks, she made the decision that this baby would be "el ultimo," the last one.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 22, 2011

Maybe it’s just “Mormon”-mania but I do think we’ve had a longer stretch between noms and awards this year, and I’m ready for the finale ultimo.

From New York Times ● Jun. 13, 2011

I did not receive your letter of the 30th ultimo till the 2nd inst.

From The International Auxiliary Language Esperanto Grammar and Commentary by Cox, George

Dear Sir, Your favor of the 28th ultimo, was brought me last night.

From The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution (Volume VI) by Various

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