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whilom

[ hwahy-luhm, wahy- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

whilom

/ ˈwaɪləm /

Origin of whilom¹

before 900; Middle English; Old English hwīlum at times, dative plural of hwīl while (noun)

Origin of whilom¹

Old English hwīlum, dative plural of hwīl while ; related to Old High German hwīlōm, German weiland of old

His whilom arrogance was all fallen from him; he wore instead an air of extreme contrition.

He was sorry to hear that his whilom chums, the "captain" and "lieutenant," were ill.

Ygg whilom stuck a sleep-thorn in the robe of the maid who would heroes choose.

He was not doubtful of me, not then, but of human nature in general; that whilom noble edifice was tottering.

"Nay, but Master Gideon slept whilom upon his post," continued Gerald, mimicking him.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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