POSTHUMOUS

a.

3 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
a.

Born after the death of the father, or taken from the dead body of the mother; as, a posthumous son or daughter.

2.
a.

Published after the death of the author; as, posthumous works; a posthumous edition.

3.
a.

Being or continuing after one's death; as, a posthumous reputation. Addison. Sir T. Browne.