Writings remaining unpublished at an author's death.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in John Stuart Mill (1806–1873), philosopher, economist, and advocate of women's rights. From German Nachlass from nachlassen to leave behind.
Definition of Nachlass in US English:
Nachlass
nounˈnɑːxlas
Writings remaining unpublished at an author's death.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in John Stuart Mill (1806–1873), philosopher, economist, and advocate of women's rights. From German Nachlass from nachlassen to leave behind.