catastrophe (2 is recorded first from S.)
1.
that
which produces the conclusion or final event of a
dramatic piece, dénouement LLL. IV. i. 78,
Lr. I. ii. 150
“pat he comes, like the
of
the old comedy.”
2.
conclusion, end
All'sW. I. ii. 57
“On the catastrophe and
heel of pastime.”
3.
(jocularly) the
posteriors (S.) 2H4 II. i.
68.
