Former(a.) Preceding in order of time; antecedent; previous; prior; earlier; hence, ancient; long past.
Former(a.) Near the beginning; preceeding; as, the former part of a discourse or argument.
Former(a.) Earlier, as between two things mentioned together; first mentioned.
Former(n.) One who forms; a maker; a creator.
Former(n.) A shape around which an article is to be shaped, molded, woven wrapped, pasted, or otherwise constructed.
Former(n.) A templet, pattern, or gauge by which an article is shaped.
Former(n.) A cutting die.
Formerly(adv.) In time past, either in time immediately preceding or at any indefinite distance; of old; heretofore.
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