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Word of the Day – Whilom

By May 19, 2026Word of the Day

Whilom (adj)

whihy-lum

Former; formerly; once.

Before 900; Middle English; Old English hwīlum at times, dative plural of hwīl while

Example sentences

“Sometimes it’s nice to remember whilom friends.”

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