abovenamed

adjective

above·​named ə-¦bəv-¦nāmd 

: 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

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