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last knockings

/ ˈnɒkɪŋz /

plural noun

  1. informal.
    the final stage of a period or activity

    the last knockings of his football career

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Word History and Origins

Origin of last knockings1

C20: originally referring to the final payment made to a temporary worker

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Example Sentences

Five knocks were given in response, which were the last knockings heard before next day.

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