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]
FORMER
Meaning of FORMER in English
English main colloquial, spoken dictionary. Английский основной разговорный словарь. 2012