Meaning Of Former

n.

One who forms; a maker; a creator.
n.

A shape around which an article is to be shaped, molded, woven wrapped, pasted, or otherwise constructed.
n.

A templet, pattern, or gauge by which an article is shaped.
n.

A cutting die.
a.

Preceding in order of time; antecedent; previous; prior; earlier; hence, ancient; long past.
a.

Near the beginning; preceeding; as, the former part of a discourse or argument.
a.

Earlier, as between two things mentioned together; first mentioned.