Definition of last

The word "last" has its roots in Old English and Old Norse. In Old English, the word "læst" or "læste" meant "remaining" or "left over". This is thought to be derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*lestiz", which is also the source of the Modern German word "Letzter", meaning "last". In Old Norse, the word "lest" or "laust" meant "remaining" or "left", and was used in the sense of "final" or "ultimate". This word was also derived from the Proto-Germanic "*lestiz". Over time, the spelling of the word "last" evolved from "læst" to "last", and its meaning expanded to include concepts such as "ending", "terminating", and "most recent". Today, "last" is a common word in English, used in a wide range of contexts to indicate finality, completion, or ultimate nature.