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   Anon , adv. [OE. anoon, anon, anan, lit., in one (moment), fr. AS. on in + ān one. See On and One.]
   Straightway; at once. [Obs.]
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   The same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it.
   Matt. xiii. 20.
   
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   Soon; in a little while.
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   As it shall better appear anon.
   Stow.
   
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   At another time; then; again.
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   Sometimes he trots, . . . anon he rears upright.
   Shak.
   
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   Anon right, at once; right off. [Obs.] Chaucer. -- Ever and anon, now and then; frequently; often.
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   A pouncet box, which ever and anon
   He gave his nose.
   Shak.
   
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