As a noun brer
is .
As a proper noun erer is
.
erer
English
Etymology 1
From (etyl) eror, erur, earre, arre, from (etyl) .
Adjective
(-)
Former; previous.
Etymology 2
From (etyl) erer, .
Adverb
(-)
Before; formerly; at a former time.
Sooner; rather; liever; in preference.
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