erst

An archaic adverb meaning 'formerly' or 'long ago.' It was used in older English, particularly in poetic or literary contexts, to refer to a time in the distant past.

• 🇩🇪Veraltetes Adverb mit der Bedeutung 'früher' oder 'vor langer Zeit'. Es wurde in älterer englischer Sprache verwendet, besonders in poetischem oder literarischem Kontext, um eine Zeit in der fernen Vergangenheit zu bezeichnen.

1. Previously or formerly C2 formal british

   At an earlier time; in the past.

   • He was erst a respected scholar in the field.
   • The castle, erst the home of a noble family, now lies in ruins.
   • Erst, the village was a bustling market town.

   🇩🇪Früher

   Synonyme: beforeerstwhileformerlyoncepreviously