quondam

Definition

Former; once; at one time.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin quondam. Compare whilom.

Example Sentences

• "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."
• "However, with the dainty volume my quondam friend sprang into fame. At the same time he cast off the chrysalis of a commonplace existence."