Word of the day
for December 27
whilom adv
  1. (archaic except literary) At some time in the past; formerly, once upon a time.
  2. (obsolete)
    1. At times, on occasion, sometimes.
    2. (rare) Preceded by of or this: for some time that has passed.

whilom adj

  1. (archaic except literary) At some time in the past; former, sometime.
  2. (obsolete) Of a person: deceased, late.

whilom conj (archaic except British, dialectal and literary)

  1. During the same time that; while.
  2. Up to the time that; till, until.
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