Dictionary of Phrase and Fable—N

Nones

(1 syl.), in the Roman calendar.

On March the 7th, June, July,

October too, the NONES you spy;

Except in these, those Nones appear

On the 5th day of all the year.

If to the Nones you add an 8

Of every IDE you'll find the date.

E.C.B.

Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894
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