ante meridiem

[ an-tee muh-rid-ee-uhm, -em ]

adverb

1. before noon. a.m.

ante meridiem

/ ˈæntɪ məˈrɪdɪəm /

(no translation)

1. the full form of a.m.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ante meridiem¹

First recorded in 1555–65

Word History and Origins

Origin of ante meridiem¹

Latin, from ante- + merīdiēs midday

Example Sentences

March 1st, baptisatus erat Theodoras Dee Trebon ante meridiem.

From Project Gutenberg

Feb. 20th, enstalled in Manchester wardenship inter nonam et undecimam horam ante meridiem.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• dawn