Possible Definitions:
1. Former (n.) One who forms; a maker; a creator.
2. Former (n.) A shape around which an article is to be shaped, molded, woven wrapped, pasted, or otherwise constructed.
3. Former (n.) A templet, pattern, or gauge by which an article is shaped.
4. Former (n.) A cutting die.
5. Former (a.) Preceding in order of time; antecedent; previous; prior; earlier; hence, ancient; long past.
6. Former (a.) Near the beginning; preceeding; as, the former part of a discourse or argument.
7. Former (a.) Earlier, as between two things mentioned together; first mentioned.