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Origin and Etymology of yon
Middle English, from Old English geon; akin to Old High German ienēr, adjective, that, Greek enē day after tomorrow
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Definition of yon
dialect
: that or those yonder
First Known Use of yon
14th century
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Examples of yon in a Sentence
the belief that it is the destiny of the human race to explore our solar system and yon
First Known Use of yon
14th century
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Definition of yon for English Language Learners
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: to that place
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