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.

• 🇵🇹Advérbio arcaico que significa 'antes' ou 'há muito tempo'. Era usado na fala inglesa antiga, especialmente em contexto poético ou literário, para indicar um tempo no passado distante.

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

   Sinônimos: beforeerstwhileformerlyoncepreviously