abovenamed

adjective

above·​named ə-¦bəv-¦nāmd How to pronounce abovenamed (audio)
: mentioned by name previously on the same page or on a preceding page
For a long time I have taken a deep interest in the efforts being made to induce the abovenamed distinguished clergymen … to come out here and occupy the pulpit …Mark Twain, letter, 6 May 1865
In the matter of Tirconaill Fuels Limited and in the matter of the Companies Acts 1963-2009 notice is hereby given … that a meeting of the creditors of the abovenamed company will be held on 8 August 2011 …The Mirror, 27 July 2011

Word History

First Known Use

1525, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of abovenamed was in 1525

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“Abovenamed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abovenamed. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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