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.

• 🇪🇸Adverbio arcaico que significa 'antes' o 'hace mucho tiempo'. Se usaba en el inglés antiguo, especialmente en contextos poéticos o literarios, para referirse a un tiempo remoto en el pasado.

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.

   🇪🇸anteriormente

   Sinónimos: beforeerstwhileformerlyoncepreviously