n. [ Abbreviated fr. penultima. ] (Gram. & Pros.) The last syllable but one of a word; the syllable preceding the final one. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. (sc. syllaba), fr. penultimus, paenultimus, the last but one; paene almost + ultimus the last. ] Same as Penult. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Last but one;
n. The penult. [ 1913 Webster ]