NONSUCH


Meaning of NONSUCH in English

[ 'nɒnsʌtʃ ]

■ noun

1》 (also nonesuch ) archaic a person or thing regarded as perfect or excellent.

2》 a small medick grown as a constituent of grazing pasture. [ Medicago lupulina .]

Origin

C17: coined on the pattern of nonpareil .

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