A‐non″ (�), adv. [OE. anoon, anon, anan, lit., in one (moment), fr. AS. on in + ān one. See On and One.] 1. Straightway; at once.
The same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it.
Matt. xiii. 20.
2. Soon; in a little while.
As it shall better appear anon.
Stow.
3. At another time; then; again.
Sometimes he trots,... anon he rears upright.
Shak.
Anon right, at once; right off. Chaucer. — Ever and anon, now and then; frequently; often.
A pouncet box, which ever and anon
He gave his nose.
Shak.