Latter \Lat"ter\, a. [OE. later, l[ae]tter, compar. of lat late.
   See Late, and cf. Later.]
   1. Later; more recent; coming or happening after something
      else; -- opposed to former; as, the former and latter
      rain.
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   2. Of two things, the one mentioned second.
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            The difference between reason and revelation, and in
            what sense the latter is superior.    --I. Watts.
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   3. Recent; modern.
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            Hath not navigation discovered in these latter ages,
            whole nations at the bay of Soldania? --Locke.
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   4. Last; latest; final. [R.] "My latter gasp." --Shak.
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   Latter harvest, the last part of the harvest.

   Latter spring, the last part of the spring of the year.
      --Shak.
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