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Search phrase: nonce

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HamletHam IV.vii.159A chalice for the nonce, whereon but sipping,A Challice for the nonce; whereon but sipping,
Henry IV Part 11H4 I.ii.177them. And, sirrah, I have cases of buckram for the nonce,them: and sirrah, I haue Cases of Buckram for the nonce,
Henry VI Part 11H6 II.iii.56This is a riddling merchant for the nonce;This is a Riddling Merchant for the nonce,

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nonce, for thefor that purpose, for the occasion

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Word FamilyWord Family GroupWords
NONCEBASICnonce n

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