nonesuch

noun

none·​such ˈnən-ˌsəch How to pronounce nonesuch (audio)
: a person or thing without an equal
nonesuch adjective

Examples of nonesuch in a Sentence

in medieval legend Sir Galahad is the nonesuch of the noble knight with a pure and unselfish heart

Word History

First Known Use

1590, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nonesuch was in 1590

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Cite this Entry

“Nonesuch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonesuch. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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