Why-not
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Why-not is a noun meaning (obsolete) A violent and peremptory procedure without any assigned reason; a sudden conclusive happening.
Meaning
(obsolete) A violent and peremptory procedure without any assigned reason; a sudden conclusive happening.
Example Sentences
When the church / Was taken with a why-not in the lurch.
This game […] was like to have been lost with a why-not.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include non-sequitur, nonsequitur, what not, nonreason, nonusance, unwarrantedness.
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