Associations to the word «Quondam»

Wiktionary

QUONDAM, adjective. Former; once; at one time.

Dictionary definition

QUONDAM, adjective. Belonging to some prior time; "erstwhile friend"; "our former glory"; "the once capital of the state"; "her quondam lover".

Wise words

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