whilom

Definitions


[ˈwʌɪləm], (Adverb)

Definitions:
- formerly; in the past
(e.g: the wistful eyes which whilom glanced down upon the fields)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English hwīlum ‘at times’, dative plural of hwīl (see while)


[ˈwʌɪləm], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- former; erstwhile
(e.g: a whilom circus acrobat)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English hwīlum ‘at times’, dative plural of hwīl (see while)




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