a privilege 'formerly' [='previously'] available only to the rich
Istanbul was 'formerly' [='once'] known as Constantinople.
He was 'formerly' a congressman.
(..) An old friend of mine, whom you may have met... ...George Costanza, has recently become intimate... ...with a female accountant who was formerly... ...a highly placed official with a little outfit... ...known as the IRS. And as we speak, at this very moment... (..)1991 TvShow: Seinfeld Title: The Truth Season: 3 Episode 2