Aroon

/əˈrun/ adjective or adverb

Definition

An archaic or dialectal term meaning in a row or in succession; one after another.

Etymology

From Irish/Scottish dialect, possibly related to 'around' or 'in turn.' Regional variant of 'arow' or 'arow,' used in older English texts.

Kelly Says

This word is almost extinct in English, surviving mainly in historical documents and Scottish dialect—it's a linguistic ghost that reminds us languages constantly lose words they no longer need!

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