† postvidev. [ < post-prefix + -vide (in providev.)] Obsoleteintransitive (with against) to make provision for an event only after it has occurred.Apparently an isolated use.
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the world > time > a suitable time or opportunity > untimeliness > [verb (intransitive)] > be late > be late to act
to shut the stable door after the horse has bolteda1393
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a1661 T. FullerWorthies (1662) Chester 188 When men instead of preventing, postvide against dangers.