Anon
in a short time; soon.
at another time.
Archaic. at once; immediately.
ever and anon, now and then; occasionally.
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Historical Examples
Ever and anon they would sell a yard of lace, a ribbon, a trinket, a pack of thread.
The Golden Road Frank Waller Allen
Ever and anon a rapid flash from a gas lamp, cast a bright gleam on their faces.
Therese Raquin Emile Zola
anon his brow cleared, and a fixed purpose glittered in his eyes.
Peccavi E. W. Hornung
anon, after his visitor had departed, Sir Oliver grew calm again.
The Sea-Hawk Raphael Sabatini
This document is so important that I must return to it anon.
Romantic Spain John Augustus O’Shea
Of this, anon, he made complaint to that magnificent prince, her uncle.
Love-at-Arms Raphael Sabatini
anon a more silent whispering surrounded him, without being able to behold any creature save the old German.
Love-Letters Between a Nobleman and His Sister Aphra Behn
anon Cynthia withdrew; next Kenneth, who went in quest of her.
The Tavern Knight Rafael Sabatini
anon La Beale Isoud came unto him, and either saluted other; then she asked him of whence that he was.
Le Morte D’Arthur, Volume II (of II) Thomas Malory
anon we may send you to Paris to represent us in the States-General.
The Trampling of the Lilies Rafael Sabatini
adverb (archaic or literary)
in a short time; soon
ever and anon, now and then
abbreviation
anonymous
adv.
late Old English anon, earlier on an, literally “into one,” thus “continuously; straightway (in one course), at once;” see one. By gradual misuse, “soon, in a little while” (1520s). A one-word etymological lesson in the enduring power of procrastination.
An abbreviation for anonymous, used to indicate unknown or unacknowledged authorship. Without the period, anon means “at another time” or “again.”
anonymous
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