Yon
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /jɒn/ · Part of speech determiner
Quick meaning: Yon is a determiner meaning (knitting) Acronym of yarn over needle.
Meaning
(knitting) Acronym of yarn over needle.
More Meanings
- (dated or dialectal) Distant, but within sight; (that thing) just over there.
- (dated or dialectal) yonder.
- (dated or dialectal) That one or those over there.
Example Sentences
He went to climb yon hill.
Read thy lot in yon celestial sign.
"Do my eyes deceive me, or is yon object a Puddin'?" he cried.
Buttonhole row: (K1, p1) 3 times, yon, k2tog, (k1,p1) 5 times, yon, k2tog, […]
Synonyms for yon
Depending on context, synonyms include distant, yonder.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include yonder, distant, thither, naga, ion, jun.
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