Definition of ERSTWHILE

erstwhile

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • belonging to some prior time
    • "erstwhile friend"

Adverb

  • at a previous time
    • "her erstwhile writing"

Adv

  • Formerly; in the past.

Adj

  • Former, previous.
  • Respected, honourable.

Origin / Etymology

From erst (“first, formerly”) + while.

Scrabble Score: 15

erstwhile is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
erstwhile is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
erstwhile is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

erstwhile is a valid Words With Friends word