Probably another form for palin (through the idea of retrocession); (adverbially) formerly, or (by relatively) sometime since; (elliptically as adjective) ancient


any while, a great while ago, (of) old, in time past.


see GREEK palin

Textus Receptus Greek Text

palai
Matt 11:21, Mark 15:44, Luke 10:13, Heb 1:1, 2 Pe 1:9, Jude 1:4