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former

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1. former - Noun

2. former - Adjective

3. former - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

One who forms; a maker; a creator.

A shape around which an article is to be shaped, molded, woven wrapped, pasted, or otherwise constructed.

A templet, pattern, or gauge by which an article is shaped.

A cutting die.

Preceding in order of time; antecedent; previous; prior; earlier; hence, ancient; long past.

Near the beginning; preceeding; as, the former part of a discourse or argument.

Earlier, as between two things mentioned together; first mentioned.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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the early inhabitants of Europe Source: Internet

former generations Source: Internet

in other times Source: Internet

erstwhile friend Source: Internet

our former glory Source: Internet

the once capital of the state Source: Internet

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