LATTERLY

recently, late, lately, of late, latterly

(adverb) in the recent past; “he was in Paris recently”; “lately the rules have been enforced”; “as late as yesterday she was fine”; “feeling better of late”; “the spelling was first affected, but latterly the meaning also”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

latterly

(obsolete) Recently; to have occurred a short time before.

Source: Wiktionary


Lat"ter*ly, adv.

Definition: Lately; of late; recently; at a later, as distinguished from a former, period. Latterly Milton was short and thick. Richardson.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.

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