(archaic) If.

It is better to have a sure thing now than a possibility of more later.

(computer science) The conversion of a stream of characters to a stream of meaningful tokens; normally to simplify parsing.

Alternative form of an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure

Form of many a.

Alternative form of Anu

(idiomatic, humorous, in hypothetical constructs) Any kind of event or activity that may contribute to one's self-promotion or visibility in society.

(idiomatic, chiefly in the negative) To accept a disappointing response.

(idiomatic, intransitive) To stop; to cease; to no longer continue.

(British spelling) alternative spelling of local anesthetic