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Definition of Nonplusing
1. nonplus [v] - See also: nonplus
Lexicographical Neighbors of Nonplusing
Literary usage of Nonplusing
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Our Next-door Neighbor: A Winter in Mexico by Gilbert Haven (1875)
"This Irish bull answers the purpose of getting up a laugh at their expense, and
of nonplusing their wits for a moment. They are not ready for the ..."
2. Sermons Preached Upon Several Occasions by Robert South (1823)
"... some measure to do, by nonplusing the world with certain new and unaccountable
revelations of himself and the divine methods of a mysterious religion. ..."
3. The Ladies' Lexicon and Parlour Companion: Containing Nearly Every Word in by William Grimshaw (1870)
"Puzzle; inability to say or do more. v. nonplus; pr. par. nonplusing ; past,
nonplused. NON-RES'IDENT. ». One who doe« not reside at the proper place, ..."
4. A Phonographic Pronouncing Dictionary of the English Language by William Bolles (1846)
"... га. one who neglects to live at the proper ; place ; a. not residing in the
proper place. nonplusing ..."
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