whilome

alt-of alternative not-comparable

Alternative form of whilom

Japanese Meaning

「かつて」や「以前に」という意味、つまり昔の状態や状況を示す表現

He whilome served in the navy before settling down as a teacher.

彼はかつて海軍に勤務していて、その後教師として落ち着いた。

Sense（1）

Alternative form of whilom

Lo I the man, whose Muse whilome did maske,

As time her taught, in lowly Shepheards weeds,

Am now enforst a far unfitter taske […]