Last
/læst/noun
Coming after all others in time or order; final.
Did you know?“Last” comes from an old Germanic root meaning a burden or load, which is why related words like “load” and “lading” are hidden in its ancient family tree.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
lastjan
“to follow, go after; be suitable or fitting”
Old English
OE
l e6st
“last, latest; final in order”
Old English
OE
l e6stan
“to follow, perform, endure”
Middle English
ME
last
“final; latest; remaining after others”
Modern English
English
last
“coming after all others in time or order”