People keep asking me what “erstwhile” means.

I suppose I’ll just tell you, even though you could look it up on dictionary.com. This is easier, though, right?

erst·while (ûrsthwl, -wl)
adv.
In the past; at a former time; formerly.
adj.
Former: our erstwhile companions.

I am an “erstwhile telemarketer” because I used to be. (But not any more, praise the Lord.) In the past I was. Formerly.

You know.