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Definition nones

Etymology 1

From Latin nonus (“ninth”).

As a day of the Roman calendar, via nonae (“ninth days”) from the original Roman practice of counting forward to the next full or new crescent moon, the nones' occurrence 8 days before the ides of every month (9 counting inclusively) following the establishment of a fixed calendar, and from the Latin practice of treating most recurring calendrical days as plurals. Some scholars believe the name is a variant of the nundines (n?ndinae f?riae, "ninth-day festival"), the Roman market days held every eight days (9 counting inclusively), which were likely announced for each coming month by the Roman kings on the first-quarter days.

As a time of day, via the plural form of Middle English, Anglo-Norman, & French none and Latin nona (“ninth hour”) after the manner of earlier matins, vespers, etc. As a meal, from the time of day, whether from its plural, genitive, or the occasional adverbial sense of -s.

Noun

nones (plural nones)

1. (historical, often capitalized) The notional first-quarter day of a Roman month, occurring on the 7th day of the four original 31-day months (March, May, Quintilis or July, and October) and on the 5th day of all other months.
2. (historical, sometimes capitalized) The ninth hour after dawn (about 3 pm).
3. (Christian) The divine office appointed to the hour.
4. (obsolete) Alternative form of noon: the sixth hour after dawn; midday (12 pm).
5. (obsolete) Synonym of lunch: a meal eaten around noon.

Etymology 2

See Nones.

Noun

nones pl

1. Alternative form of Nones: atheists or those without religious affiliation.

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