erewhile
Americanadverb
adverb
Etymology
Origin of erewhile
Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; see origin at ere, while
Example Sentences
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Which meditated vengeance of his fear When Psyche heard, now for their life she craved, Whose mere distress erewhile had toucht her near.
From The Poetical Works of Robert Bridges by Bridges, Robert
My cup is drain'd e'en to the dregs, The vessel shiver'd, dash'd erewhile to earth!—
From The Legendary and Poetical Remains of John Roby author of 'Traditions of Lancashire', with a sketch of his literary life and character by Roby, John
In the centre of the erewhile camp they found the man they sought.
From Haviland's Chum by Mitford, Bertram
Gay, fickle Paris, oblivious of disaster, was shouting hosannas to the victor of its erewhile idol, and in this carnival of fêtes those of the duke were surpassingly magnificent.
From Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Volume 20, September, 1877. by Various
An interpretation of her secret offered itself, worthier of him as of her than the suspicion of erewhile; one so beautiful, indeed, that he felt uplifted by standing in its presence.
From Aurora the Magnificent by Brownell, Gertrude Hall
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