afterage
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/ˈæftərˌeɪdʒ/
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/ˈɑːftəˌeɪdʒ/
time after an era
Etymology
Etymology Information
'afterage' originates from Middle English, combining 'after' meaning 'following' and 'age' meaning 'a period of time'.
Historical Evolution
'afterage' changed from the Middle English word 'afterage' and has remained largely unchanged in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the time following a specific period', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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