After

German (Berlin)

/ˈaftɐ/, /ˈaːftɐ/

noun
Definitions
  • (anatomy) anus
  • (obsolete) buttocks, backside

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German after inherited from Old High German aftero inherited from Proto-Germanic *after inherited from Proto-Indo-European *apotero (further away, further behind).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*apotero

Gloss

further away, further behind

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