Definitions
One time; formerly
Word origin
From Middle English ones, from Old English ānes, a remodelling (after ān (“one”)) of ǣnes, itself an extension of ǣne (“once”) with the genitive suffix -es. Equivalent to one + -s. Cognate with Saterland Frisian enst, insen (“once”), West Frisian iens (“once”), Dutch eens (“once”), German Low German eens, ins (“once”), German einst (“once”). More at one (including regarding the development of the pronunciation) and -s.
Used in a sentence
“I have only once eaten pizza.”
“He was once the most handsome man around.”
“I once had a motorbicycle.”
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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“In former days”4 letters
02“One time”4 letters
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