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Definition of Wanion
1. n. A word of uncertain signification, used only in the phrase with a wanion, apparently equivalent to with a vengeance, with a plague, or with misfortune.
2. n. A word of uncertain signification, used only in the phrase with a wanion, apparently equivalent to with a vengeance, with a plague, or with misfortune.
Definition of Wanion
1. Noun. the wane of the moon ¹
2. Noun. curse ¹
3. Noun. (obsolete) vengeance ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Wanion
1. vengeance [n -S] - See also: vengeance
Medical Definition of Wanion
1. A word of uncertain signification, used only in the phrase with a wanion, apparently equivalent to with a vengeance, with a plague, or with misfortune. Origin: Probably for OE. Waniand waning, p. Pr. Of wanien; hence, used of the waning of the moon, supposed to be an unlucky time. See Wane. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)