nonce
1nonce
noun \ˈnän(t)s\Definition of NONCE
1
: the one, particular, or present occasion, purpose, or use <for the nonce>
2
: the time being
See Origin of NONCE
Middle English nanes, alteration (from misdivision of then anes in such phrases as to then anes for the one purpose) of anes one purpose, irregular from an, on one — more at one
First Known Use: 13th century
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