nan

/næn/noun
RareNot in standard dictionaries
1

Synonym of maid: a servant girl.

2

Synonym of nancy: an effeminate male homosexual.

3

Synonym of nursemaid.

4

Synonym of grandmother.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

#obsolete#slang