anan

Interjection

1. Expressing incomprehension or doubt; often requesting repetition or clarification, especially as an as an interrogative.
   • 'You are familiar with the Polynesian, I collect?' asked Stephen. 'Anan, sir?' 'The South Sea language.' - 1991, Patrick O'Brian, Clarissa Oakes [historical fiction, set circa 1812]:
   • “There was once [a mother], as in reason; but she has now been dead and sunk these two good years.” “Anan?” said Deerslayer, looking up at his companion in a little surprise. “Dead and sunk, I say, and I hope that's...
   • “Poor child, in what a den of vice you have been brought up!” “Anan, sir.” “She don’t understand me. Have you been taught to read and write?” “Oh no!” - 1837, [Edward Bulwer-Lytton], Ernest Maltravers […] , volume...