A nonce is a random or semi-random number that is generated for a specific use. It is related to cryptographic communication and information technology (IT).
The term stands for "number used once" or "number once" and is commonly referred to as a cryptographic nonce.
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Etymology: Nance, from Nancy. The female name applied derisively to a male expressed the speakers opinion of his taking or deserving a female or inferior role. Also Nancy-boy, Miss Nancy, Miss Molly, Nauncy, Naunce, Nanny-boy.
Variants of this term date back to at least the mid-nineteenth century and probably much earlier.
Etymology: Nance, from Nancy. The female name applied derisively to a male expressed the speakers opinion of his taking or deserving a female or inferior role. Also Nancy-boy, Miss Nancy, Miss Molly, Nauncy, Naunce, Nanny-boy.
Variants of this term date back to at least the mid-nineteenth century and probably much earlier.
The charge was elevenpence, but it was a dark, evil-smelling place, and a notorious haunt of the 'nancy-boys.' Downstairs, in the murky kitchen, three ambiguous-looking youths in smartish blue suits were sitting on a bench apart, ignored by the other lodgers." George Orwell, "Down and Out in Paris
"...My first presumption was that he wished to ask me my direction but as soon as he spoke I knew him to be a nonce..." John Stewart Earl, Journal
"...My first presumption was that he wished to ask me my direction but as soon as he spoke I knew him to be a nonce..." John Stewart Earl, Journal
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Get the nonce mug.A word for nice people in britain. When you want to compliment a man in britain, you must call him a nonce. Men in britain get mad at the use of it because its too kind.
John: Your a nonce, sir!
Mr. Smith: Well thank you, john! I’ll tell your mum of this!
John: That would be a pleasure!
*mister smith rings johns mum up and later does her*
Mr. Smith: Well thank you, john! I’ll tell your mum of this!
John: That would be a pleasure!
*mister smith rings johns mum up and later does her*
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