erst in a sentence

adv.

Definition

'ERST' refers to something that was formerly or previously the case.

The erstwhile champion returned to the ring after a long hiatus.
Her erst friend had become an unexpected rival in the competition.
He was known for his erst habits, which always seemed to surprise newcomers.
The artwork displayed the erst glory of the ancient civilization.
In the erst days of their friendship, they shared every secret and dream.