2. (Naut.) Nearest the stern; most aft.

Aft"er*noon" (&?;), n. The part of the day which follows noon, between noon and evening.

Aft"er-note`(&?;), n. (Mus.) One of the small notes occur on the unaccented parts of the measure, taking their time from the preceding note.

Aft"er*pains` (&?;), n. pl. (Med.) The pains which succeed childbirth, as in expelling the afterbirth.

Aft"er*piece` (&?;), n. 1. A piece performed after a play, usually a farce or other small entertainment.

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