Definitions for Notions
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1. Notions

   Notions make up a highly specialised form of slang used by pupils at Winchester College. An individual slang word or expression is known as a notion. The number of notions officially in use declines each year, with around 200 notions currently included in the official Notions book sent to New Men. Some of the same words are used at other schools, in particular Eton and Charterhouse, though there they are not referred to as "notions". A Wykehamist may however speak of "an Eton notion" or "an Oxford notion" in describing the vocabulary or traditions of another institution. Notion also has a broader definition as "a manner or tradition peculiar to Winchester College". Hence the activity Morning Hills, when the whole school gets up early in the morning to meet on the top of St. Catherine's Hill, a nearby hill belonging to the college, can also be referred to as a notion. A personal notion is a personal right or privilege. For example, it is a "notion" of the Prefect of Hall to be carried into class in bed. An academic notion is one with no significance except as a question to be asked at notions examinā. A bad notion is a solecism: either a non-notional mode of speech or action where a notion is expected, or an attempt at a notion that misfires. A purported notion not accepted as historically authentic may be described as spurious.

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. notions

   An American sea-term for a cargo in sorts; thus a notion-vessel on the west coast of America is a perfect bazaar; but one, which sold a mixture--logwood, bad claret, and sugar--to the priests for sacrament wine had to run for it.

Etymology and OriginsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Notions

   An Americanism for small wares or trifles in regard to dress.

How to pronounce Notions?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Notions in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Notions in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Notions in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of Notions in a Sentence

1. Bob Barnes:

   It’s almost like another best-kept secret, i didn’t know anything about Iowa. I had no stereotypes or preconceived notions.

2. Marcus Aurelius Antoninus:

   The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts, therefore guard accordingly and take care that you entertain no notions unsuitable to virtue, and reasonable nature.

3. Cormac McCarthy:

   Notions of chance and fate are the preoccupation of men engaged in rash undertakings.

4. Dean Steward:

   Today was a good day for the rule of law, this has been a very difficult two and a half years for my children my family my friends and lastly me. I am very thankful and humbled by the continued advocacy of Mr. Dean Steward, Ms. Cummings-Cefali and the rest of my team. Regardless of your political belief, every citizen is entitled to basic notions of fair play and due process.

5. Astrid Silva:

   Shes a dark-skinned woman (who) comes from a poor region in Mexico like many of our families, shes not only challenging old notions of beauty that always involved blond hair and light skin. Shes threatening them.

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References

1. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Notions
2. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=Notions
3. ^ Etymology and Origins
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/54657/pg54657-images.html#:~:text=Notions