1. Noun
One who forms; a maker; a creator.
2. Noun
A shape around which an article is to be shaped, molded, woven wrapped, pasted, or otherwise constructed.
3. Noun
A templet, pattern, or gauge by which an article is shaped.
4. Noun
A cutting die.
5. Adjective
Preceding in order of time; antecedent; previous; prior; earlier; hence, ancient; long past.
6. Adjective
Near the beginning; preceeding; as, the former part of a discourse or argument.
7. Adjective
Earlier, as between two things mentioned together; first mentioned.
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