erst

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ɝst/

not-comparable obsolete archaic poetic

Japanese Meaning

（古語的・詩的表現で）まず第一に、最初に / （古語的）それ以前に、以前は / （古語的・詩的表現で）かつて、昔は

Erst examine the contract thoroughly, for any oversight could cost us dearly.

まず契約書を徹底的に確認しなさい。どんな見落としでも大きな損失につながる可能性があるからだ。

Sense（1）

(obsolete) First of all, before (some other specified thing).

Consider what I erst have been and what thou seest me now:

Sense（2）

(obsolete) Sooner (than); before.

Thenne he sente the varlet ageyne and bad hym telle Kyng Mark that I wille come as soone as I am hole / for erste I maye doo hym noo good

"Then he sent the varlet again, and bade him: Tell King Mark that I will come as soon as I am whole, for erst I may do him no good. "

Sense（3）

(archaic, poetic) Formerly, once, erstwhile.

When lofty trees I see barren of leaves

Which erst from heat did canopy the herd