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Anon (&unr_;), adv. [OE. anoon, anon, anan, lit., in one (moment), fr. AS. on in + ān one. See On and One.] 1. Straightway; at once. [Obs.]
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The same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it.
Matt. xiii. 20.
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2. Soon; in a little while.
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As it shall better appear anon.
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3. At another time; then; again.
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Sometimes he trots, . . . anon he rears upright.
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Anon right, at once; right off. [Obs.] Chaucer. -- Ever and anon, now and then; frequently; often.
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A pouncet box, which ever and anon
He gave his nose.
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