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anon

/əˈnɒn/adverb

Definition

Immediately; at once; soon.

Modern Equivalent

immediately / at once

Usage Notes

In KJV, 'anon' means right away, not 'later' as in modern casual usage. 'Anon with joy receiveth it' means immediately receives it.

Example Verse

But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it;
Matthew 13:20