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former1 definition

for·mer (fôr′mər)

adjective

  1. preceding in time; earlier; past in former times
  2. first mentioned of two: often used absolutely (with the) Jack and Bill are twins, but the former is taller than the latter

Etymology: ME formere, compar. of forme, first < OE forma: see foremost

former2 definition

former (fôrm′ər)

noun

a person or thing that forms

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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