AFTER-NOTE
Aft"er-note`(#), n. (Mus.)
Defn: One of the small notes occur on the unaccented parts of the measure, taking their time from the preceding note.
AFTERPAINS
Aft"er*pains`, n. pl. (Med.)
Defn: The pains which succeed childbirth, as in expelling the afterbirth.
AFTERPIECE
Aft"er*piece`, n.
1. A piece performed after a play, usually a farce or other small entertainment.
2. (Naut.)
Defn: The heel of a rudder.
AFTER-SAILS
Aft"er-sails`(#), n. pl. (Naut.)
Defn: The sails on the mizzenmast, or on the stays between the mainmast and mizzenmast. Totten.