Chapter Notableness to Notion of N by Webster's Dictionary (1913 Edition)

2. A sentiment; an opinion.

The extravagant notion they entertain of themselves.

Addison.

A perverse will easily collects together a system of notions to justify itself in its obliquity.

J. H. Newman.

3. Sense; mind. [Obs.] Shak.

4. An invention; an ingenious device; a knickknack; as, Yankee notions. [Colloq.]

5. Inclination; intention; disposition; as, I have a notion to do it. [Colloq.]