What is the meaning of Former?

Previous.

First of aforementioned two items. Used with the, often without a noun.

Someone who forms something; a maker; a creator or founder.

An object used to form something, such as a template, gauge, or cutting die.

Someone in, or of, a certain form (class).

indefinite plural of form

present of forme

imperative of formere

to form (generic sense)

to shape (to make into a certain shape)

to train; to educate

first-person singular present passive subjunctive of fōrmō

indefinite plural of form

present of forme

indefinite plural of form

indefinite plural of form

Source: wiktionary.org