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Word of the Day for Thursday, November 11, 2010
whilom \HWAHY-luhm\, adjective:
1. Former; erstwhile.
adverb:
1. At one time.
Example: When this ceremony was over Mrs. Ebley found herself conversing with her whilom object of contempt, and coming gradually under the influence of his wonderful charm, while Stella stood there trembling with the wildest excitement she had yet known.
-- Henry James, The Point of View
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