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  • -thon
    -thon
    suffix
    indicating a large-scale event or operation of a specified kind
  • thon
    thon
    determiner
    a Scot word for yon

-thon

1 British  

suffix

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

    telethon

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

thon 2 British  
/ ðɒn /

determiner

  1. a Scot word for yon

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of -thon1

C20: on the pattern of marathon

Origin of thon2

C19: of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

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Per Thon, Martinez has “a smooth delivery with good direction and a solid repertoire across the board. He is an above-average strike thrower.”

From Seattle Times • Jan. 17, 2023

But Thon Thamrongnawasawat, a marine scientist at Kasetsart University in Bangkok, believes there’s reason to be optimistic.

From Washington Post • Aug. 20, 2022

Thon Ratha and Long Kunthea are passionate, young environmental activists for Mother Nature.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2022

Such a reunification may be possible for some families torn apart in this way, according to Wai Hnin Pwint Thon, the rights activist.

From Reuters • Feb. 6, 2022

But if Lapraik’s at hame, I’ll rin up the flag at the harbour, and ye can try Thon Thing wi’ the gun.”

From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 11 (of 25) by Stevenson, Robert Louis

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