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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Anon \A*non"\, adv. [OE. anoon, anon, anan, lit., in one (moment), fr. AS. on in + [=a]n one. See On and One.]

1.Straightway; at once. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]

The same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it.— Matt. xiii. 20.[1913 Webster]

2.Soon; in a little while. [1913 Webster]

As it shall better appear anon.— Stow.[1913 Webster]

3.At another time; then; again. [1913 Webster]

Sometimes he trots, . . . anon he rears upright.— Shak.[1913 Webster]

Anon right, at once; right off. [Obs.] --Chaucer.

Ever and anon, now and then; frequently; often. [1913 Webster]

A pouncet box, which ever and anon He gave his nose.— Shak.[1913 Webster]
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