for the nonce. For the particular purpose; on purpose; expressly. Frequently with infinitive or clause expressing the object or purpose. In quot…

For a special purpose; expressly.

Specially, on purpose, for a particular end; hence (to go, send, etc.) with speed. In modern use also, by express messenger or train.

With the particular purpose specified; expressly for something or to do something.

For the express purpose; ‘on purpose’.

for the very nonce: for the express purpose. Obsolete.

For a particular purpose; in response to a specific need or demand; to this end.

of the nonce: = sense 1a. Obsolete.

on the very nonce: = sense 1a. Obsolete. rare.

With a definite purpose, purposely.