- (a.) Preceding in order of time; antecedent; previous; prior; earlier; hence, ancient; long past.
- (n.) A templet, pattern or gauge by which an article is shaped.
- (n.) A shape around which an article is to be shaped, molded, woven wrapped, pasted or otherwise constructed.
- (n.) One who forms; a maker; a creator.
- (a.) Earlier, as between two things mentioned together; first mentioned.
- (a.) Near the beginning; preceeding; as, the former part of a discourse or argument.
- (n.) A cutting die.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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