alvorens

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˌɑlˈvoː.rəns/

conjunction
Definitions
  • (formal) before

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish al (all, already, everything, omni-) + Dutch, Flemish voren (front)+ Dutch, Flemish -s (adverb-forming suffix, adverbial suffix, adjective).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

-s

Gloss

adverb-forming suffix, adverbial suffix, adjective

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