thon

/ (ðɒn) /


determiner
  1. a Scot word for yon

Origin of thon

1
C19: of uncertain origin

British Dictionary definitions for -thon (2 of 2)

-thon

suffix forming nouns
  1. indicating a large-scale event or operation of a specified kind: telethon

Origin of -thon

2
C20: on the pattern of marathon

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