"non-sense" meaning in All languages combined

See non-sense on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} non-sense (uncountable)
  1. Alternative spelling of nonsense Tags: alt-of, alternative, uncountable Alternative form of: nonsense
    Sense id: en-non-sense-en-noun-Dhqnkeie Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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