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after-course|ˈɑːftəkɔəs, æ-|
[after- 6.]
†1. A later course at dinner; a dessert. Obs.
1580Hollyband Treas. Fr. Tong., Desserte de table, the banquet or after course. 1629Parkinson Parad. iii. xxi. 594 The most excellent sorts of Peares, serve..to make an after-course for their masters table.
fig.1749J. Cleland Mem. Woman of Pleasure I. 197 He gave me an after-course of pleasure, in a natural burst of tender gratitude and joy.
2. Subsequent course.
1859Miss Henderson Life of Dr. Henderson 42 In this brief record we have a fore-shadowing of their after-course. 1922Joyce Ulysses 138 That small act..determined the whole aftercourse of both our lives. |