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Anon right

Anon \A*non"\, adv. [OE. anoon, anon, anan, lit., in one (moment), fr. AS. on in + [=a]n one. See On and One.]

  1. Straightway; at once. [Obs.]

    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. [Obs.]
    --Chaucer.

    Ever and anon, now and then; frequently; often.

    A pouncet box, which ever and anon He gave his nose.
    --Shak. [1913 Webster] ||

Usage examples of "anon right".

With that he heard a voice say: Bors, go hence, and bear thy brother no longer fellowship, but take thy way anon right to the sea, for Sir Percivale abideth thee there.