FORETIME

Etymology

Noun

foretime (plural foretimes)

A time previous to the present, or to a time alluded to or implied; former time or times.

Synonyms

• days of yore, yestertide; see also the past

Antonyms

• aftertime, hereafter; see also the future

Adverb

foretime (comparative more foretime, superlative most foretime)

In former times.

Synonyms

• beforehand, erenow; see also formerly

Source: Wiktionary


Fore"time`, n.

Definition: The past; the time before the present. "A very dim foretime." J. C. Shairp.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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