1962, in reference to a situation where victory is impossible, from no + win. Apparently popularized in connection with the Vietnam War.
a no-win situation
Novus Ordo Seclorum
now
nowadays
nowhere
nowhither
no-win
no-wise
noxious
nozzle
nth
nuance
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