First Known Use: 1563
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ante meridiem
adjective an·te me·ri·di·em \ˌan-ti-mə-ˈri-dē-əm, -dē-ˌem\
Definition of ANTE MERIDIEM
: being before noon —abbreviation a.m.
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Origin of ANTE MERIDIEM
Latin
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