FORMER

former. Former, n. a maker, creator, contriver

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Form″er (?), n. 1. 1. One who forms; a maker; a creator.
2. 2. (Mech.) (a) A shape around which an article is to be shaped, molded, woven wrapped, pasted, or otherwise constructed. (b) A templet, pattern, or gauge by which an article is shaped. (c) A cutting die.