afters

plural noun

af·​ters ˈaf-tərz How to pronounce afters (audio)
British

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of afters was in 1909

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“Afters.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/afters. Accessed 30 Mar. 2023.

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