Nones Definition
nōnz
noun
In the ancient Roman calendar, the ninth day before the ides of a month.
Webster's New World
The fifth of the seven canonical hours. No longer in liturgical use.
American Heritage
Webster's New World
The time of day appointed for this service, usually the ninth hour after sunrise.
American Heritage
In the ancient Roman calendar, the ninth day (inclusively) before the ides of a month, falling on the seventh day of March, May, July, or October and the fifth day of the other months.
American Heritage
Origin of Nones
-
Middle English from Old French from Latin nōnae feminine pl. of nōnus ninth newn̥ in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
-
Middle English from Old French from Latin nōnae feminine pl. of nōnus ninth newn̥ in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From “None" answers in surveys of religious affiliation.
From Wiktionary
-
From Latin nonus (“ninth").
From Wiktionary
Nones Is Also Mentioned In
Find Similar Words
Find similar words to nones using the buttons below.