Welted definition, a ridge or wale on the surface of the body, as from a blow of a stick or whip. See more.
AM stands for âante meridiemâ, which means âbefore noonâ in Latin, while PM stands for âpost meridiemâ, which means âafter noonâ in Latin. 12-Hour Periods. Most clocks today are 12-hour clocks â they divide the 24 hours in a day into two 12-hour periods.
Metaphorically, the word afternoon refers to a relatively late period in the expanse of time or in one's life. The term should not be confused with after noon (two separate words), which is a translation of the Latin post meridiem (p.m.), meaning a time between 12:00 midday and 12:00 midnight.