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erst·while — /ˈɚstˌwajəl/ adj, always used before a noun formal : in the past : ↑former erstwhile friends [=people who were friends in the past] erstwhile allies/enemies/lovers … Useful english dictionary
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erstwhile — erst|while [ˈə:stwaıl US ˈə:rst ] adj [only before noun] formal [Date: 1500 1600; Origin: erst formerly (11 19 centuries) (from Old English Arest earliest ) + while] former or in the past ▪ She found herself ostracized by erstwhile friends. ▪ his … Dictionary of contemporary English
erstwhile — erst•while [[t]ˈɜrstˌ(h)waɪl, ˌwaɪl[/t]] adj. 1) former; of times past: erstwhile friends[/ex] 2) archaic formerly; erst • Etymology: 1560–70 … From formal English to slang
erstwhile — erst|while [ ɜrst,waıl, ɜrst,hwaıl ] adjective VERY FORMAL an erstwhile friend, employer, etc. was a friend, employer, etc. until recently but is not any more. A more usual word is former … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
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erstwhile — /errst hwuyl , wuyl /, adj. 1. former; of times past: erstwhile friends. adv. 2. Archaic. formerly; erst. [1560 70; ERST + WHILE] Syn. 1. past, bygone, previous. Ant. 1. current, present. * * * … Universalium
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