aftercomer

See also: after-comer

English

Alternative forms

• after-comer

Etymology

From Middle English [Term?], equivalent to after- +‎ comer. Cognate with Scots eftercumar (“successor”).

Noun

aftercomer (plural aftercomers)

1. One coming after; a successor; (in the plural) posterity.

Synonyms

• See also Thesaurus:successor

Related terms

• aftercome