WANIONS

Noun

wanions

plural of wanion

Source: Wiktionary


WANION

Wan"ion, n. Etym: [Probably for OE. waniand waning, p. pr. of wanien; hence, used of the waning of the moon, supposed to be an unlucky time. See Wane.]

Definition: A word of uncertain signification, used only in the phrase with a wanion, apparently equivalent to with a vengeance, with a plague, or with misfortune. [Obs.] B. Jonson. Latimer.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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