whilom

IPA(Pronunciation)

not-comparable obsolete dated

(obsolete) While. / (dated) Once upon a time, formerly.

Japanese Meaning

かつて / 昔 / 以前 / かつてそうであった

He polished the old clock by the fire, whilom telling tales of his youth.

彼は暖炉のそばで古い時計を磨きながら、若い頃の話をした。

Sense（1）

(obsolete) While.

Sense（2）

(dated) Once upon a time, formerly.

Lo I the man, whose Muse whilome did maske,

As time her taught, in lowly Shepheards weeds,

Am now enforst a far unfitter taske...