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an-ti muh-RI-dee-uhm
adjective, adverb
before noon; source of abbreviation AM which signifies the hours of the day between midnight and noon; literally: before the sun has crossed the line (of the sundial)
1822The Fortunes of Nigel He has established a council of state, who regularly meet for their morning's draught at seven o'clock; convene a second time at eleven for their ante-meridiem, or whet; and, assembling in solemn conclave at the hour of two afternoon, for the purpose of consulting for the good of the commonwealth, are so prodigal of their labour in the service of the state, that they seldom separate before midnight.2004Deadwood: Sold Under Sin (Episode 12, Season 1)Ante meridiem constitutional, Mr. Russell?Labels: Sir Walter Scott, Ted Mann
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