Nones
(1 syl.), in the Roman calendar.
On March the 7th, June, July,
October too, the NONES you spy;
Except in these, those Nones appear
On the 5th day of all the year.
If to the Nones you add an 8
Of every IDE you'll find the date.
E.C.B.
Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894 More on Nones from Infoplease:
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