Definition of "ere" in English

adverb

1. (obsolete) At an earlier time.

preposition

1. (poetic, archaic) Before; sooner than.

conjunction

1. (poetic, archaic) before.

noun

1. Obsolete form of ear.

contraction

1. (chiefly Ireland, informal) A contraction of is, there, and the indefinite article. Mainly used in questions.

   • 'Ere bit o' bacon in it, Kathleen?