former
former1 definition
for·mer (fôr′mər)
adjective
- preceding in time; earlier; past in former times
- 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
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