Word Meaning

former definition and meaning

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

Crossword clues for former

- Earlier reform carried out
- Erstwhile
- Olden
- Previous reform breakdown