umquhile

/ˈʌmkuːhaɪl/ (UHM-koo-hyle)

Definitions

1. noun

A person who has been dead for a very long time, especially one whose existence is known only through written records.

“The ancient historian discovered an umquhile king’s forgotten tomb deep within the jungle.”

Synonyms

  • ancient
  • antiquated
  • prehistoric

Antonyms

  • contemporary
  • living