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Definition of Aforetime
1. adv. In time past; formerly.
Definition of Aforetime
1. Adverb. (archaic) In time past; in a former time; formerly. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Aforetime
1. [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Aforetime
Literary usage of Aforetime
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Sermons Preached at Trinity Chapel, Brighton by Frederick William Robertson (1866)
"For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that
we through patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope. ..."
2. A Select Library of the Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers of the Christian Church by Augustine, John Chrysostom, Philip Schaff (1889)
"Wherefore remember, that aforetime ye the Gentiles in the ... is sufficient to
make us grateful to our Benefactor, —" that ye were aforetime Gentiles. ..."
3. A Select Library of the Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers of the Christian Church by Augustine, John Chrysostom (1889)
""And you did He quicken, when ye were dead through your trespasses and sins,
wherein aforetime ye walked, according to the course of this world, ..."
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