Oncer
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈwʌnsɚ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Oncer is a noun meaning (informal, historical) A one-pound note.
Meaning
(informal, historical) A one-pound note.
More Meanings
- (poetic) A person who does something once.
- (informal) A single sexual encounter between two individuals, a one-night stand.
- (informal) A person with whom one shares a single sexual encounter, a one-night stand.
Example Sentences
Could he but once see Nature as / In truth she is for ever, / What oncer would not fall in love?
On whatever point Jane’s eyes rested, through whichever line her gaze ran, she saw cheques being signed, credit-card counterfoils being scrawled across, standing orders being arranged, and cash – wholesome dosh, ponies, monkies, oncers, coins of the realm – flowing around like mercury, like some element.
Word Forms
- oncers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include uncia, oneth, twopenny, ninepence, onza, double.
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