Hestern

/ˈhɛstərn/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of yesterday; belonging to the past.

Etymology

From Latin hesternus (of yesterday), derived from hesterni (yesterday), from the root of heri (yesterday). A rare and archaic English formation from classical Latin.

Kelly Says

This ultra-rare word is literally built from the Latin word for 'yesterday'—English borrowed it occasionally, but it never caught on, so now saying 'hestern' sounds like you're channeling a time-traveling Latin scholar!

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