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Erstwhile

speaker

Meaning

Adv

In Past:
Formerly; in the past.

Adj

In Indian English, Law & Past:
Former, previous.
Respected, honourable.
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Origin

erstwhile
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erst
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erst
Middle English (1100-1500)
erste
Middle English (1100-1500)
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æresta
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
while
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hwil
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
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