adj
quondam
Quondam (adj) means Former, or belonging to an earlier time.
adj
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Former, or belonging to an earlier time.
"For the sleeper on the couch was not Akeley at all, but my quondam guide Noyes."
— H. P. Lovecraft (1931)
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin quondam. Compare whilom.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of quondam?
"quondam" (adj) means former, or belonging to an earlier time.
What is another word for quondam?
Other words for "quondam" include erstwhile, sometime, onetime, former, old.
What is the opposite of quondam?
The opposite of "quondam" is present.
