"toforetime" meaning in English

See toforetime in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adverb

Etymology: From tofore + time. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|tofore|time}} tofore + time Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} toforetime (not comparable)
  1. (obsolete) Previously, beforehand. Tags: not-comparable, obsolete
    Sense id: en-toforetime-en-adv-xDdOdrFR Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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