"nonnonsense" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From non- + nonsense. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|non|nonsense}} non- + nonsense Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} nonnonsense (uncountable)
  1. rare spelling of non-nonsense. Tags: alt-of, rare, uncountable Alternative form of: non-nonsense
    Sense id: en-nonnonsense-en-noun-24JJDnbZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with non-

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          "ref": "1968, Psychological Issues, volume 6, page 127",
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          "ref": "1998 February 16, Daniel Tropea, “DS9's real strength - imho”, in alt.tv.star-trek.ds9 (Usenet)",
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          "ref": "2001 July 13, Deb Shanker, “Vajpayee`s stars brighter: astrologer”, in soc.culture.indian (Usenet)",
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