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nonce
I. \ˈnän(t)s, sometimes ˈnən-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English nones, from nanes, alteration (resulting from incorrect division of then anes in such phrases as to then anes for the one purpose, from to + then — dative singular neuter of the, definite article — + anes one purpose) of anes one purpose, alteration (probably influenced by anes once) of ane, dative singular neuter of an one, from Old English ān — more at one, once
: the one, particular, or present occasion, purpose, or use
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- for the nonce
II. adjective
: occurring, used, or made only once or for a special occasion
< the words which he cites … represent mainly nonce loans — C.E.Reed >
< even factitious and nonce names have been listed — F.G.Cassidy >
< chose one of four societies as a nonce police — Journal of the Royal Anthrop. Institute of G. British & Ire. >
< nonce uses > |