...the late John Smith
English translation: recently deceased
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| 4 +29 | recently deceased |
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peer agreement (net): +29
peer agreement (net): +29recently deceased Explanation: People who have died recently are sometimes referred to as "the late". -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 2003-01-12 22:39:19 (GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Merriam Webster\'s: living comparatively recently. Used with persons (the late John Doe) and often with reference to a specific relationship or status (his late wife). |
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