aftercomer

See also: after-comer

English

Alternative forms

after-comer

Etymology

From Middle English, equivalent to after- +‎ comer. Cognate with Scots eftercumar (“successor”).

Noun

aftercomer (plural aftercomers)

One coming after; a successor; (in the plural) posterity.

Synonyms

See also Thesaurus:successor

Related terms

aftercome

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