foretime

noun, adv — 2 senses

foretime

noun

Etymology 1530s, from fore- + time.

1

A time previous to the present, or to a time alluded to or implied; former time or times.

Synonyms
days of yore, foretide, yestertide
Antonyms
aftertime, hereafter

foretime

adv

Etymology 1530s, from fore- + time.

1

In former times.

Synonyms
beforehand, erenow

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