whilom

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"Hear, hear," interposed Lord Birkenhead, whilom "Galloper Smith."

From Time Magazine Archive

Five years ago, the whilom Senator Magnus Johnson of Minnesota, and the Hearst press, suggested Dr. Copeland for President.

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David Grayson is also known as Publicist Ray Stannard Baker, whilom co-editor of McClure's and the American Magazine, U. S. press chief at the Peace Conference, lauder of Woodrow Wilson and professional political commentator.

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General Russell will be succeeded by a U. S. Minister, Dana Munro, whilom chief of the State Department's Latin-American division.

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In 1805 Robert Hartley Cromek, whilom engraver, but now publisher and printseller, “discovered” Blake in his self-chosen retirement, and proposed giving him employment.

From William Blake A Study of His Life and Art Work by Langridge, Irene