~ 1 [ nɒns ]
■ adjective denoting a word or expression coined for one occasion.
Phrases
for the ~ for the present; temporarily.
Origin
ME: from then anes 'the one (purpose)' (from then , obs. oblique form of the + ane 'one' + -s 3 ), alt. by wrong division; cf. newt and nickname .
————————
~ 2 [ nɒns ]
■ noun Brit. informal a sexual deviant, especially a child molester.
Origin
1970s (orig. prison sl.): of unknown origin.