v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Belated; p. pr. & vb. n. Belating. ] To retard or make too late. Davenant. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Delayed beyond the usual time; too late; overtaken by night; benighted. “Some belated peasant.” Milton. -- Be*lat"ed*ness, n. Milton. [1913 Webster]