† ˈlateful,a.Obs. [f. late a.1 + -ful.] Late in season. 1382Wyclif Jas. v. 7 An erthe tilyer abijdith precious fruyt of the erthe, paciently suffringe, til he receyue tymeful and lateful [so 1388].1388― Hos. vi. 3 He schal come as a reyn to vs which is timeful and lateful [1382 late].