Late 17th century (in an earlier sense). From French sonica (noun) (in the game of basset) a card which has an immediate effect on the game, (adverb) promptly, at once, of unknown origin.
Definition of sonica in US English:
sonica
adverbˈsɒnɪkə
Promptly; at once. Now rare.
Origin
Late 17th century (in an earlier sense). From French sonica (noun) (in the game of basset) a card which has an immediate effect on the game, (adverb) promptly, at once, of unknown origin.