cidevant

Example Sentences

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In this state of perplexity she approached the cidevant butler, with the purpose of decoying him out of the garden.

From Old Mortality, Volume 2. by Scott, Walter, Sir

Siêyes was probably above revenge; but there were those who would have readily taken the part upon themselves, and a cidevant bishop would have made a showy victim.

From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 55, No. 343, May 1844 by Various

Without delay, the cidevant magistrate was called in, the ceremony was performed, and Margaret was Stone's wife!

From Western Characters or Types of Border Life in the Western States by Darley, F.O.C.

Janiszewski, a cidevant officer in the army, had sent several petitions to the president of the town, which were treated with neglect and insult.

From The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 17, No. 489, May 14, 1831 by Various

The arrieros bowed before the man who had so lately been one of themselves, with marks of deep reverence, which were only stopped by a significant sign from their cidevant comrade.

From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 57, No. 353, March 1845 by Various