An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

Pertaining to or coming at the end; last in place, order, or time.

Etymology (EN): M.E., from O.Fr. final from L. finalis “of or pertaining to an end, concluding,” from finis “end.”

Etymology (PE): Pâyâni from pâyân “end, extremity; limit, boundary,” from pâ(y) “foot; step; track,” → foot.