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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, 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 Definition Meaning | Dictionary. com
Quondam definition: former; one-time See examples of QUONDAM used in a sentence
- 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 - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
quondam (not comparable) 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 definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
quondam in American English (ˈkwɑndəm , ˈkwɑndæm ) adjective Origin: L that was at one time; former
- Quondam - definition of quondam by The Free Dictionary
Define quondam quondam synonyms, quondam pronunciation, quondam translation, English dictionary definition of quondam adj That once was; former: "the quondam drunkard, now perfectly sober" American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition
- 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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