in a stound

The phrase "in a stound" is an old expression that was commonly used in earlier English literature.

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Definition

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(archaic)In a brief moment or very quickly.

Example

  • The knight drew his sword in a stound, ready to defend the castle.
  • She vanished in a stound, leaving everyone in shock.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "in a stound":

on stunin the roundat a stand