A word coined for specific use on one occasion
A nonce is a word that’s coined for use on one specific occasion. It may go on to take that meaning in perpetuity.
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Google’s Citation of New Oxford American Dictionary
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A word coined for specific use on one occasion
A nonce is a word that’s coined for use on one specific occasion. It may go on to take that meaning in perpetuity.
Google’s Citation of New Oxford American Dictionary