quondam
adjective
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Pronunciation: /ˈkwɒndəm/
adj
Etymology: Borrowed from Latin quondam. Compare whilom.
- Former; once; at one time.
“This is the quondam King; Let's ſeize vpon him.”
“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.”