whilom
former; erstwhile: whilom friends.
at one time.
Origin of whilom
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How to use whilom in a sentence
His whilom arrogance was all fallen from him; he wore instead an air of extreme contrition.
St. Martin's Summer | Rafael SabatiniHe was sorry to hear that his whilom chums, the "captain" and "lieutenant," were ill.
Fifty-Two Stories For Girls | VariousYgg whilom stuck a sleep-thorn in the robe of the maid who would heroes choose.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson | Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre SturlesonHe was not doubtful of me, not then, but of human nature in general; that whilom noble edifice was tottering.
The Little White Bird | J. M. Barrie"Nay, but Master Gideon slept whilom upon his post," continued Gerald, mimicking him.
British Dictionary definitions for whilom
/ (ˈwaɪləm) archaic /
formerly; once
(prenominal) one-time; former
Origin of whilom
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