Coined in English by Nathaniel Ward in The Simple Cobler of Aggawam in America in 1647, from Latin nudius tertius, meaning the day before yesterday, and the adjective nudiustertianus. The word soon became obsolete and survives mostly as a linguistic curiosity.
What does nudiustertian mean?
Nudiustertian means of or relating to the day before yesterday, and it can loosely suggest something very recent.
How do you pronounce nudiustertian?
In General American English, nudiustertian is pronounced /ˌnudiəsˈtɝʃən/.
Is nudiustertian still used?
It is obsolete in ordinary speech and writing, but it sometimes appears for humorous, learned, or word-loving effect.
Who coined nudiustertian?
Nathaniel Ward used nudiustertian in his 1647 book The Simple Cobler of Aggawam in America.
What is a modern alternative to nudiustertian?
The clearest modern wording is from the day before yesterday or two days ago, depending on the sentence.