erstwhile

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/ˈɜː(ɹ)st.waɪl/ English

Definitions

adjective

Former, previous.
Respected, honourable.

adverb

Formerly; in the past.

Related words

Synonyms

former once onetime previous quondam erewhile past sometime formerly earlier then precedent long-standing ancient age-old antique old

Associated

princely mysore cochin malabar bharat thane madras maharaja nizam hyderabad undivided lok

Rhymes

reconcile vile beguile versatile juvenile senile hostile pile aisle smile

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