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quondam (iou)



quondam adverb, noun, & adjective. M16.
[Latin = formerly.]
A. adverb. At one time, formerly. rare. M16.
b. noun. The former holder of an office or position; derog. a person who has been deposed or ejected. M16.
C. adjective. That once was or existed; former. L16.