Difference between revisions of "Nunce"

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Nonce: The present or particular occasion (for the nonce for the time being).
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* '''nonce''': the present; a particular occasion
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** for the nonce: for the time being
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** nonce word: a word coined for one particular occasion only
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* '''nuns''': members of a female religious order → pronounced ''nunce'' in parts of Ireland → ''none'' (004.16)
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* '''nonce''': a sexual offender, especially one who preys on children → [[HCE|HCE's]] sexual interest in his daughter [[Issy]]

Revision as of 11:30, 19 June 2006

  • nonce: the present; a particular occasion
    • for the nonce: for the time being
    • nonce word: a word coined for one particular occasion only
  • nuns: members of a female religious order → pronounced nunce in parts of Ireland → none (004.16)
  • nonce: a sexual offender, especially one who preys on children → HCE's sexual interest in his daughter Issy