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Lateness

LA'TENESS, n. 1. The state of being tardy, or of coming after the usual time; as the lateness of spring or of harvest. 2. Time far advanced in any particular period; as lateness of the day or night; lateness i...

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LA'TENESS, n.

1. The state of being tardy, or of coming after the usual time; as the lateness of spring or of harvest.

2. Time far advanced in any particular period; as lateness of the day or night; lateness in the season; lateness in life.

3. The state of being out of time, or after the appointed time; as the lateness of one's arrival.

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