Obs. [a. Fr. Adon, a. L. Adon, another form of Adonis (q.v.).] Adonis; a fop or exquisite.

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1592.  Shaks., Ven. & Ad., 769. ‘Nay then,’ quoth Adon.

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1630.  Drumm. of Hawth., Poems, 172. The Graces Darling, Adon of our plaines.

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