nones
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Synonyms: notes, jones, none, nonet, bones, nores, noes, nodes, noses, mones, noneg
Antonyms: notes, jones, none, nonet, bones, nores, noes, nodes, noses, mones, noneg
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Noun
- 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.
- The third day before the nones of March is March 5th; the third nones of August is August 3rd; and the third of the nones of November is November 3rd.
- The ninth hour after dawn (about 3 pm).
- The divine office appointed to the hour.
- The Greek monks always listen to their reader recite Psalms 83, 84, and 85 from the Septuagint at nones.
- Alternative form of noon: the sixth hour after dawn; midday (12 pm).
- Synonym of lunch: a meal eaten around noon.
Noun
- Alternative form of Nones: atheists or those without religious affiliation.
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