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English word origin

Etymology of p.m.

Abbreviation of post meridiem (“after noon”).

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
adv

In the 12-hour period from noon to midnight (the latter half of the day) when using the 12-hour clock.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Abbreviation of post meridiem (“after noon”).

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Source etymology 2

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adv

after death

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Abbreviation of post mortem (“after death”).

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Source etymology 3

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noun

Abbreviation of palm muting.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Abbreviation of palm muting.

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