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1. erstwhile

adjective. ['ˈɝːsˌtwaɪl'] belonging to some prior time.

Etymology

  • erst (English)
  • erst (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • while (English)
  • hwil (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

Rhymes with Erstwhile

  • carwile
  • idlewild

How do you pronounce erstwhile?

Pronounce erstwhile as ˈərstˌwaɪl.

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2. erstwhile

adverb. ['ˈɝːsˌtwaɪl'] at a previous time; .

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Etymology

  • erst (English)
  • erst (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • while (English)
  • hwil (Old English (ca. 450-1100))