Word of the Day
Erst (erst)
At a previous time
Common clues: Formerly, formerly; Once, once upon a time
Crossword puzzle frequency: 5 times a year
The even mead, that erst brought sweetly forth
The freckled cowslip, burnet, and green clover,
Wanting the scythe, all uncorrected, rank.
Conceives by idleness, and nothing teems
But hateful docks, rough thistles, kecksies, burrs,
Losing both beauty and utility.
- William Shakespeare (1564–1616). Burgundy, in Henry V, act 5, sc. 2, l. 48-53.
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