Yesterday

n. [A-S. gestran dæg, Goth. gistradagis. See supra.] The day last past; the day next before the present.

We are but of yesterday, and know nothing. Job viii. 9.

All our yesterdays have lighted fools The way to dusty death. Shak.

On the day last past; on the day preceding to-day; as, the affair took place yesterday.