nonsence

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nonsence

  1. Archaic spelling of nonsense.
    • 1668, John Wilkins, An Essay towards a Real Character, and a Philosopical Language[1], page 13:
      And ſeveral of thoſe pretended, myſterious, profound notions, expreſſed in great ſwelling words, whereby ſome men ſet up for reputation, being this way examined, will appear to be, either nonſence, or very flat and jejune.