An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

Of, having existed in, or having occurred during a time previous to the present; bygone (Dictionary.com).

Etymology (EN): M.E.; variant spelling of passed, p.p. of pass, from O.Fr. passer, from V.L. *passare “to step, walk, pass,” from L. passus “step, pace;” cf. Pers. pâ “foot,” pey “step,” → foot.

Etymology (PE): Gozašté, p.p. of gozaštan “to pass,” → passage.