| 释义 |
ci-de·vant
I. \sēdəväⁿ\ adjective
Etymology: French, literally, hitherto, formerly
: former, late, ex-
< ci-devant governor >
II. noun
(-s)
1. : one that had been a noble before titles were abolished during the French Revolution
2. : a person or thing of the past
3. : one retired or no longer having power or influence : has-been |