sb. and adv. rare. [F., of obscure origin.] a. sb. In the game of basset, a card having an immediate effect on the game. b. adv. Promptly, at once.
1716. Pope, Basset-Table, 51. The Knave won Sonica, which I had chose.
1748. Ld. Chesterfield, Lett., II. xxx. Misc. Wks. 1777, II. 330. My prophecy, as you observe, was fulfilled sonica.
