2. On the last night past. [Obs.] Shak.

To*night", n. The present or the coming night; the night after the

present day.

Ton"ite (?), n. [Cf.L. tonare to thunder.] An explosive compound; a

preparation of gun cotton.

Ton"ka bean` (?). [Cf. F. onca, tonka.] (Bot.) The seed of a leguminous

tree (Dipteryx odorata), native of Guiana. It has a peculiarly

agreeable smell, and is employed in the scenting of snuff. Called also

tonquin bean. [Written also tonca bean, tonga bean.]

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