ancestor, (that were) before(-time), beginning, eldest, first, fore(-father) (-most), former (thing), of old time, past

Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:

Transliteration:
ri’shown
Phonic:
ree-shone’
Meaning:
or riishon {ree-shone'}; from 7221; first, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)
KJV Usage:
ancestor, (that were) before(-time), beginning, eldest, first, fore(-father) (-most), former (thing), of old time, past