Post"hu*mous [L. posthumus, postumus, properly, last; hence, late born (applied to children born after the father's death, or after he had made his will), superl. of posterus, posterior. See Posterior.]
1.
Born after the death of the father, or taken from the dead body of the mother; as, a posthumous son or daughter.
2.
Published after the death of the author; as, posthumous works; a posthumous edition.
3.
Being or continuing after one's death; as, a posthumous reputation.
Addison. Sir T. Browne.
© Webster 1913.