-thon

¹

suffix

1. indicating a large-scale event or operation of a specified kind

   telethon

thon

²

/ ðɒn /

determiner

1. a Scot word for yon

Word History and Origins

Origin of -thon¹

C20: on the pattern of _marathon

Origin of -thon²

C19: of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

For instance, in 1884 Charles Crozat Converse, a Pennsylvania lawyer, proposed the pronoun “thon” as a gender-neutral alternative to the familiar “he” and “she,” starting a national conversation that has rumbled on ever since and yielded many more suggestions—among them “su,” “hir,” “hesh” and even, in 1975, the unfortunate-looking “h’orsh’it.”

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“During these last few days, we have been able to add diverse talent from many different countries around Central and South America, as well as the Caribbean,” said Mariners director international scouting Frankie Thon Jr. said.

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“Guanchez is someone we are really excited about bringing into the organization,” Thon said.

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Thon’s scouting report: Aray, 16, is a 5-foot-10, right-handed pitcher with a well-rounded, 4-pitch mix.

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Thon’s scouting report: Arrieche, 22, is a 6-foot-2 right-handed pitcher with a mid-90’s fastball and a sweeping slider who has some experience in Venezuela winter ball.

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