Former Synonyms & Definitions

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• FormerDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (a.) Preceding in order of time; antecedent; previous; prior; earlier; hence, ancient; long past.
2. (n.) A templet, pattern, or gauge by which an article is shaped.
3. (n.) A shape around which an article is to be shaped, molded, woven wrapped, pasted, or otherwise constructed.
4. (n.) One who forms; a maker; a creator.
5. (a.) Earlier, as between two things mentioned together; first mentioned.
6. (a.) Near the beginning; preceeding; as, the former part of a discourse or argument.
7. (n.) A cutting die.

• FormeretDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (n.) One of the half ribs against the walls in a ceiling vaulted with ribs.

• FormerlyDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (adv.) In time past, either in time immediately preceding or at any indefinite distance; of old; heretofore.