Non-appearance

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of nonappearance. alt-of, alternative, uncountable

    "The strangest conjectures were made as to the cause of Mr. Floyer’s absence, and in the midst of her anxiety and alarm it struck Adeline with dismay to observe how unaccountable Mr. Lawson thought his friend’s non-appearance, and what concern he frequently expressed about it."

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absenceawolconcealmentcutday offdefault

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"The strangest conjectures were made as to the cause of Mr. Floyer’s absence, and in the midst of her anxiety and alarm it struck Adeline with dismay to observe how unaccountable Mr. Lawson thought his friend’s non-appearance, and what concern he frequently expressed about it."

Etymology

From non- + appearance.

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