Definition of nonce
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: the one, particular, or present occasion, purpose, or use
for the nonce
2
: the time being
nonce
adjectiveDefinition of nonce (Entry 2 of 2)
: occurring, used, or made only once or for a special occasion
a nonce word
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The first known use of nonce was in the 13th century
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