Anon right

Anon right
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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