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exon2

Pronunciation: /ˈɛksɒn/

Definition of exon

noun

British

each of the four officers acting as commanders of the Yeomen of the Guard.

Origin:

mid 18th century: representing the pronunciation of French exempt 'free from', from Latin exempt- 'taken out', from the verb eximere, so named because these officers were exempt from normal duties