Yon (?), a. [OE. yon, on, AS. geon; akin to G. jener, OHG. jenr, Icel. enn, inn; cf. Goth. jains. . Cf. Beyond, Yond, Yonder.]

At a distance, but within view; yonder.

[Poetic]

Read thy lot in yon celestial sign. Milton.

Though fast yon shower be fleeting. Keble.

 

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Yon, adv.

Yonder.

[Obs. or Poetic]

But, first and chiefest, with thee bring Him that yon soars on golden wing. Milton.

 

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