A-nŏn', adv.

adv. [O. Eng. anoon, anon, onane, lit., in one (moment), from A-S. an, equiv. to on, in, and on, equiv. to an, aen, ain, one.] 1. Quickly; in a short time; soon; immediately. The same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it. Matt. xiii. 20. 2. At another time; again. Shak. And then, anon, drums in his ear. Shak. Ever and anon, now and then; frequently; often. A pouncet box, which ever and anon He gave his nose. Shak.