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Word of the Day: Catachrestical

Erelong [Adverb] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. Before a long time had elapsed.

2. He mounted the horse, and following the stag, erelong slew him.

3. Before a long time shall elapse; before long. erelong you will repent of your folly.

4. The world erelong a world of tears must weep.

Erelong [Adverb] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Before the /apse of a long time; soon; -- usually separated, ere long.