FORMER


Meaning of FORMER in English

attrib.adj. 1 of or occurring in the past or an earlier period (in former times). 2 having been previously (her former husband). 3 (prec. by the; often absol.) the first or first mentioned of two (opp. LATTER).

[ ME f. forme first, after FOREMOST ]

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