then-timen. the time that was then, the past time referred to.
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1606 J. Sylvester tr. G. de S. Du Bartas Deuine Weekes & Wks. (new ed.) ii. iii. 61 While the then-Times hideous face and forme Boads them (alas) nothing but wracke and storme.