Synonyms for quondam

Grammar : Adj

Spell : kwon-duh m, -dam

Phonetic Transcription : ˈkwɒn dəm, -dæm

Définition of quondam

Origin : "one-time, former," 1580s, from earlier use as an adverb ("formerly") and a noun ("former holder" of some office or position), both 1530s, from Latin quondam (adv.) "formerly, at some time, at one time; once in a while," from quom, cum "when, as" (see who) + demonstrative ending -dam.

adj former

Example sentences :

Do you not recognize my quondam tutor and the once dauntless Meg?
Extract from : « Ernest Linwood » by Caroline Lee Hentz

At the peace Washington demanded the return of these quondam slaves.
Extract from : « The Journal of Negro History, Volume 5, 1920 » by Various

And have you never been detected by any of your quondam associates?
Extract from : « Paul Clifford, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

It appeared that he had been highly popular among his quondam guests.
Extract from : « The Grand Babylon Hotel » by Arnold Bennett

However, with the dainty volume my quondam friend sprang into fame.
Extract from : « The Celebrity, Complete » by Winston Churchill

Friends there were in many, and quondam lovers by the score.
Extract from : « The Man » by Bram Stoker

Would you be content that your quondam poor should be no better off than the rich?
Extract from : « Robert Falconer » by George MacDonald

But Harry saw nothing and heard but little of his quondam friends.
Extract from : « Young Blood » by E. W. Hornung

One of Enoks kerchiefs it was—a quondam bandage for the earache.
Extract from : « Mothwise » by Knut Hamsun

I thought so, as my quondam friend clasped my hand in farewell that morning.
Extract from : « Vendetta » by Marie Corelli

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