ERSTWHILE

once, formerly, at one time, erstwhile, erst

(adverb) at a previous time; “at one time he loved her”; “her erstwhile writing”; “she was a dancer once”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adverb

erstwhile (not comparable)

Formerly; in the past.

Synonyms

• erewhile

Adjective

erstwhile (not comparable)

(literary, legal) Former, previous.

Synonyms: former, once, previous, quondam, onetime, Thesaurus:former

(proscribed) Respected, honourable.

Usage notes

The use of erstwhile to mean “respected” stems from a conflation with esteemed in phrases such as erstwhile colleague and is proscribed by most authorities.

Anagrams

• wehrlites

Source: Wiktionary

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Erst`while", adv.

Definition: Till then or now; heretofore; formerly. [Archaic]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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