before, (at the) first, former

Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:

Number:
4386 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)
Greek:
πρότερον
Transliteration:
proteron
Phonic:
prot’-er-on
Meaning:
neuter of 4387 as adverb (with or without the article); previously
KJV Usage:
before, (at the) first, former