for the nonce



for the nonce

Temporarily; for the time being; for a single particular occasion. That will have to do for the nonce, but be sure to get a clearer answer by the end of the day. He fell over, being for the nonce incapable of maintaining an upright posture. The two parties passed a unilateral emergency bill, crafted for the nonce to manage the looming financial crisis.

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Mickey['miki]
Foley['fəuli]
Chares-Ancient Greek
William['wiljəm]
RachelleRAY-chəl, rə-SHELEnglish
CaleKAYLEnglish