ultimo
Americanadverb
adverb
Etymology
Origin of ultimo
1575–85; < Latin ultimō ( mēnse or diē ) in the last (month) or on the last (day)
Vocabulary lists containing ultimo
Example Sentences
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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 had the honor in my letter of the 20th ultimo to Mr. Bartholomey to acquaint him with the general views of the President in relation to this matter.
From Notes on the Diplomatic History of the Jewish Question by Wolf, Lucien
I have the pleasure of informing you, that on the 19th ultimo, Great Britain declared war in form against Holland.
From The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. IX by Sparks, Jared
I have to acknowledge the receipt of your Excellency's letter of the 12th ultimo, and the letter and packets enclosed.
From The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. IX by Sparks, Jared
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