English word aforetime comes from English region, English afore- (Previously.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| region | English (eng) | (anatomy) A place in or a part of the body in any way indicated.. (figuratively) The inhabitants of a region or district of a country.. (historical) Such a division of the city of Rome and of the territory about Rome, of which the number varied at different times; a district, quarter, or ward.. (obsolete) Place; rank; station; dignity.. (obsolete) The space from the earth's surface out to [...] |
| afore- | English (eng) | Previously. |
| aforetime | English (eng) | (archaic) In time past; in a former time; formerly. |