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1 former
['fo:mə](of an earlier time: In former times people did not travel so much.) tidligere- formerly- the former* * *['fo:mə](of an earlier time: In former times people did not travel so much.) tidligere- formerly- the former -
2 cavalier
[kævə'liə](in former times, a horseman or knight.) ridder* * *[kævə'liə](in former times, a horseman or knight.) ridder -
3 galleon
['ɡæliən](in former times, a large, usually Spanish, sailing-ship.) galeon* * *['ɡæliən](in former times, a large, usually Spanish, sailing-ship.) galeon -
4 galley
['ɡæli]1) (in former times, a long low ship with one deck, moved by oars (and often sails).) galej2) (a ship's kitchen.) kabys* * *['ɡæli]1) (in former times, a long low ship with one deck, moved by oars (and often sails).) galej2) (a ship's kitchen.) kabys -
5 inn
[in]1) (a name given to some small hotels or public houses especially in villages or the countryside.) gæstgiveri2) (in former times, a house providing food and lodging for travellers.) kro•* * *[in]1) (a name given to some small hotels or public houses especially in villages or the countryside.) gæstgiveri2) (in former times, a house providing food and lodging for travellers.) kro• -
6 jester
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7 lance
1. noun(a weapon of former times with a long shaft or handle of wood, a spearhead and often a small flag.) lanse2. verb(to cut open (a boil etc) with a knife: The doctor lanced the boil on my neck.) skære; punktere* * *1. noun(a weapon of former times with a long shaft or handle of wood, a spearhead and often a small flag.) lanse2. verb(to cut open (a boil etc) with a knife: The doctor lanced the boil on my neck.) skære; punktere -
8 oracle
['orəkl]1) (a very knowledgeable person: I don't know the answer to this problem, so I'd better go and ask the oracle.) orakel2) (in former times, a holy place where a god was believed to give answers to questions: the oracle at Delphi.) orakel* * *['orəkl]1) (a very knowledgeable person: I don't know the answer to this problem, so I'd better go and ask the oracle.) orakel2) (in former times, a holy place where a god was believed to give answers to questions: the oracle at Delphi.) orakel -
9 stagecoach
См. также в других словарях:
former times — the past, the old days … English contemporary dictionary
former — former1 [fôr′mər] adj. [ME formere, compar. of forme, first < OE forma: see FOREMOST] 1. preceding in time; earlier; past [in former times] 2. first mentioned of two: often used absolutely (with the) [Jack and Bill are twins, but the former is … English World dictionary
former — for|mer1 [ fɔrmər ] function word *** Former can be used in the following ways: as an adjective (only before a noun): She still visits her former husband. as a pronoun (after the ): Given the choice between rose pink and olive green, I d choose… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
former — I UK [ˈfɔː(r)mə(r)] / US [ˈfɔrmər] adjective, pronoun *** Summary: Former can be used in the following ways: as an adjective (only before a noun): She still visits her former husband. as a pronoun (after the ): Given the choice between rose pink… … English dictionary
former*/*/*/ — [ˈfɔːmə] grammar word summary: Former can be: ■ an adjective: She still visits her former husband. ■ a pronoun: He could resign or be dismissed, and he chose the former. 1) used for stating the job, title, status etc that someone or something had … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
former — for|mer1 W1S2 [ˈfo:mə US ˈfo:rmər] adj [only before noun] [Date: 1100 1200; Origin: forme first (12 16 centuries), from Old English forma] 1.) happening or existing before, but not now →↑present, previous ↑previous ▪ the former Soviet Union ▪… … Dictionary of contemporary English
former — former1 /fawr meuhr/, adj. 1. preceding in time; prior or earlier: during a former stage in the proceedings. 2. past, long past, or ancient: in former times. 3. preceding in order; being the first of two: Our former manufacturing process was too… … Universalium
former — adjective 1) the former bishop Syn: one time, erstwhile, sometime, ex , late; previous, foregoing, preceding, earlier, prior, past, last Ant: future, next 2) … Thesaurus of popular words
former — adjective 1) the former bishop Syn: one time, erstwhile, sometime, ex , previous, preceding, earlier, prior, last 2) in former times Syn: earlier, old … Synonyms and antonyms dictionary
former — I for•mer [[t]ˈfɔr mər[/t]] adj. 1) preceding in time; prior or earlier: on a former occasion[/ex] 2) past, long past, or ancient: in former times[/ex] 3) being the first mentioned of two (disting. from latter) 4) having once or previously been;… … From formal English to slang
former — 1. attrib.adj. 1 of or occurring in the past or an earlier period (in former times). 2 having been previously (her former husband). 3 (prec. by the; often absol.) the first or first mentioned of two (opp. LATTER). Etymology: ME f. forme first,… … Useful english dictionary
