a·fore·time

[uh-fawr-tahym, uh-fohr-]
adverb
1.
in time past; in a former time; previously.
adjective
2.
former; previous.

Origin:
1525–35; afore + time

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aforetime (əˈfɔːˌtaɪm) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adv
archaic formerly

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Aforetime is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
Example sentences
He is a fool who avoids the place where he has aforetime broken his nose.
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