For the nonce means the same in British English, it's just not very common. He was just winding you up because it can be interpreted as for the kiddie fiddler.

For the nonce means the same in British English, it's just not very common. He was just winding you up because it can be interpreted as for the kiddie fiddler. Think of Tommy: Fiddle about, https://genius.com/The-who-fiddle-about-lyrics https://genius.com/The-who-fiddle-about-lyrics