non-con

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Pronunciation

Etymology 1

Noun

non-con (plural non-cons)

  1. (obsolete) A nonconformist.
    • 1723, Charles Walker, Memoirs of Sally Salisbury, section VI:
      To tell the Truth he is no better nor no worse, than an Eminent Non-Con Parson, Lusty and Lustful, who oft leaves his Flock in the Country, to regale himself in Masquerade with Persons of your Sex and Function in these Parts.

Etymology 2

Clipping of noncontrast.

Adjective

non-con (not comparable)

  1. (medicine, colloquial) Non-contrast.
    non-con CT

Etymology 3

Clipping of non-consent.

Noun

non-con (uncountable)