wanion Meaning, Definition & Usage

Wan"ion noun
Etymology
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.
Definitions
  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. Obs. B. Jonson. Latimer.

Webster 1913