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quondam Definition

quon·dam (kwändəm, -dam)

adjective

that was at one time; former a quondam companion

Etymology: L

quondam Synonyms

quondam

modif.

quondam Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • source: Colchester still uses the symbol of the Sea Holly to celebrate a quondam source of its wealth.

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