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Qut Posted 20 years ago
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ult

In our letter of the 6th ult, we broached the subject of exclusive agency.

What's the meaning of "ult".

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Qut In our letter of the 6th ult , we broached the subject of exclusive agency. What's the meaning of "ult". Thanks It's an abbreviation for 'ultimate', meaning 'last'.

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  • Qut In our letter of the 6th ult , we broached the subject of exclusive agency.
  • What's the meaning of "ult".
  • Thanks It's an abbreviation for 'ultimate', meaning 'last'.
  • Think in terms of "last Thursday, the 6th of the month".
  • I have no idea who uses it on a regular basis.
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QutIn our letter of the 6th ult, we broached the subject of exclusive agency.

What's the meaning of "ult".

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It's an abbreviation for 'ultimate', meaning 'last'. Think in terms of "last Thursday, the 6th of the month". I have no idea who uses it on a regular basis.
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Abbreviation Latin words English meaning

ult ultimo mense last month
inst instante mense this month
prox proximo mense next month

In September, 6th ult is August 6, 6th inst is September 6, and 6th prox is October 6.

Not used since the 1800's.

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CalifJimAbbreviation Latin words English meaning

ult ultimo mense last month
inst instante mense this month
prox proximo mense next month

In September, 6th ult is August 6, 6th inst is September 6, and 6th prox is October 6.

Not used since
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