English word previous comes from Latin via (Road, street or path. The right way. Way, method, manner.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| via | Latin (lat) | Road, street or path. The right way. Way, method, manner. |
| praevius | Latin (lat) | Going before, leading the way. |
| previous | English (eng) | (informal, UK) An existing criminal record (short for "previous convictions"); loosely, a track record of similar behaviour. (informal) Premature; acting or occurring too soon.. (not comparable) Prior; occurring before something else, either in time or order. |