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ci-devant
[ seeduh-vahn; English see-duh-vahn ]
/ sidəˈvɑ̃; English ˌsi dəˈvɑ̃ /
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adjective French.
former: used especially in reference to a retired officeholder.
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Origin of ci-devant
Literally, “heretofore”
Words nearby ci-devant
-cide, Cid, El, cider, cider press, cider vinegar, ci-devant, Cie., ciénaga, Cienfuegos, C.I.F., c.i.f.c.i.
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British Dictionary definitions for ci-devant
ci-devant
/ French (sidəvɑ̃) /
adjective
(esp of an office-holder) former; recent
Word Origin for ci-devant
literally: heretofore
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