Nonce
The one or single occasion; the present reason or purpose (now only in for the nonce).
The one or single occasion; the present reason or purpose (now only in for the nonce).
- That will do for the nonce, but we'll need a better answer for the long term.
- "Arraignments took place, court dates were set, eventually the horrible events faded from the news. For the (nonce).
- Lothario
- man seeking affairs with women: a man who attempts to persuade women to enter sexual affairs with him
"Maybe you will meet some (Lothario) in Florida." http://bermudaonion.net/2013/11/06/wondrous-words-wednesday-247/
Very interesting. Never heard of either, but as Tolkien fan, I'm disturbed by the meaning of Lothario. I hope that wasn't relevant to the great linguist in his naming of Lothlorien. !
ReplyDeleteNever heard of the word nonce, interesting.
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Nonce was new to me. Glad you found it.
ReplyDeleteThat's a new one for me. I think I can remember it because it reminds me of once. Thanks for playing along today!
ReplyDeleteI knew Lothario, but nonce was new to me. Thanks for sharing .
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