yon

American  

[yon] / yɒn /

adjective

1. yonder.

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pronoun

1. that or those yonder.

yon British  

/ jɒnd, jɒn /

determiner

1. 1. an archaic or dialect word for that

      yon man

   2. ( as pronoun )

      yon's a fool

2. variants of yonder

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yon Idioms  

1. see hither and thither (yon).

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Etymology

Origin of yon

First recorded before 900; Middle English; Old English geon; akin to Dutch gene, German jener, Old Norse enn, inn “the,” Gothic jains “that”

Example Sentences

“Now he’s standing on deck, cursing the wind or lack thereof, and praying for a breeze. Looks like his prayers are soon answered, for a storm kicks up and blows them hither and yon.”

From Literature

So Adam fights the Justice folks, hurling them hither and yon and being by them hurled.

From Seattle Times

Pompeo is exploring a presidential candidacy in the orthodox way, campaigning for Republican candidates hither and yon, falling in love with Iowa’s vistas and Iowans’ wisdom, etc.

From Washington Post

But these types of deals — trades that send Pro Bowl quarterbacks and wideouts hither and yon — will only reinforce that idea.

From Washington Times

His storytelling may leave something to be desired in terms of elegance and economy, but my interest in “Belle,” though frequently dragged hither and yon, never flagged.

From Los Angeles Times

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