nones

noun

ˈnōnz 

plural in form but singular or plural in construction

1

: the ninth day before the ides according to ancient Roman reckoning

2

often capitalized : none entry 4

Word History

Etymology

Middle English nonys, from Anglo-French nones, from Latin nonae, from feminine plural of nonus ninth

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for nones

• grandsons
• handguns
• reruns
• shotguns
• buns
• chins
• guns
• khans
• nuns
• ones
• puns
• runs