ere
ere
Definition
ere (er)
before (in time)
Etymology: ME er < OE ær, adv., prep., conj., akin to Ger eher, ehe, orig. compar. as seen in Goth airis, earlier < air, early < IE *aier-, dawn < base *ai-, to burn, shine
- before
- sooner than; rather than
ere
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- y'are: Del: ' Ere y'are -- get yer laughin ' gear round that!
