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erst

/ɜːrst/

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adverb

/ɜːrst/C2formalbritishobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее наречие, означающее 'прежде' или 'давным-давно'. Использовалось в старой английской речи, особенно в поэтическом или литературном контексте, для обозначения времени в далёком прошлом.

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.

  1. Previously or formerlyC2formalbritish

    At an earlier time; in the past.

    ruРанее

    • 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.

    Synonymsbeforeerstwhileformerlyoncepreviously