Ere
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɛə/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Ere is an adverb meaning (poetic, archaic) Before; sooner than.
Meaning
(poetic, archaic) Before; sooner than.
More Meanings
- (poetic, archaic) before.
- Obsolete form of ear.
- (obsolete) At an earlier time.
- (chiefly Ireland, informal) A contraction of is, there, and the indefinite article. Mainly used in questions.
Example Sentences
Syꝛ, come downe ere my child die.
'Ere bit o' bacon in it, Kathleen?
My ſelfe was ſtirring ere the breake of day, […]
As plesaunt to the ere as the blacke sanctus Of a sad sorte vpon a mery pyn.
Word Forms
- eres
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include aforetime, afore, previously, before, heretofore, prior.
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