the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
ad. In time past; formerly.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
In time past; in a former time.
Word Usage
"'Hast thou then two names?' asked she, and he answered (and indeed his voice was choked with tears), 'Yes; my name aforetime was Asaad, [FN#70] but now it is Muterr.' ["