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- QUONDAM Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
Looking for an unusual and creative way to say "former"? Quondam (which came to English in the 16th century from Latin quondam, meaning "at one time" or "formerly") certainly fits the bill Or maybe you'd prefer one of its synonyms: whilom, ci-devant, or preterit
- quondam - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
(formal) Former; once; at one time Present him if you please in my name to [John] Henry, [William] Grayson and all our quondam acquaintances and be assured that any civilities he receives from you will be gratefully remembered by me However, with the dainty volume my quondam friend sprang into fame
- QUONDAM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
QUONDAM definition: 1 of or in an earlier time; before the present time, or in the past: 2 of or in an earlier time… Learn more
- QUONDAM Definition Meaning | Dictionary. com
Quondam definition: former; one-time See examples of QUONDAM used in a sentence
- QUONDAM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
Of an earlier time; former Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video
- Quondam - definition of quondam by The Free Dictionary
quondam - belonging to some prior time; "erstwhile friend"; "our former glory"; "the once capital of the state"; "her quondam lover"
- quondam, n. , adv. , adj. meanings, etymology and more . . .
There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the word quondam, one of which is considered derogatory See ‘Meaning use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence
- Quondam | Word Genius
Quondam is a formal adjective that comes from the Latin for “formerly ” Did you Know? There are lots of ways to say “former,” including “past,” “late,” “previous,” “preceding,” and “earlier,” but “quondam” is one of the more unusual synonyms
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