aftertale en · NOUN
Etymology
From Middle English aftertale, equivalent to after- + tale. Cognate with Middle Dutch achtertale, achtertaele.
Meanings
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Evil talk; slander; defamation.
Our cad's bit of strife (knee Bareniece Maxwelton) with a quick ear for spittoons (as the aftertale hath it) […]
1999, James Joyce, Finnegans Wake:
- A postscript added to the end of a story.
- A postscript added where a story should end.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| aftertales | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Antonyms
foretale (antonym(s) of “postscript”)