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erer en · ADJ · etymology 1

Etymology

From Middle English eror, erur, earre, arre, from Old English ǣrra (“earlier, former, preceding”), equivalent to ere + -er.

Meanings

1. (not-comparable, obsolete) Former; previous.

erer en · ADV · etymology 2

Etymology

From Middle English erer, ærer, from Old English ǣror (“earlier, before, beforehand, formerly; rather”), equivalent to ere + -er.

Meanings

1. (not-comparable, obsolete) Before; formerly; at a former time.
2. (not-comparable, obsolete) Sooner; rather; liever; in preference.