English word origin

Etymology of ron

Shortening of a corrupted pronunciation of heroin, pronounced /ˈheir.rɒn/.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗

noun

heroin

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Shortening of a corrupted pronunciation of heroin, pronounced /ˈheir.rɒn/.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗

intj

Called out to declare a win by ron

noun

A win by picking up an opponent's discarded tile

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Japanese 栄 (ron).

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Borrowed-form mention栄ja

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