foretime

Etymology
1530s, from.

Noun

 * 1) A time previous to the present, or to a time alluded to or implied; former time or times.

Synonyms

 * ,, ; see also Thesaurus:the past

Antonyms

 * , ; see also Thesaurus:the future

Adverb

 * 1) In former times.

Synonyms

 * , ; see also Thesaurus:formerly