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‖ Mittagessen|ˈmɪtɑːgˌɛsən|
Also Mittagsessen, and with lower-case initial.
[Ger.]
In Germany: a midday meal; lunch.
1880Geo. Eliot Let. 11 July (1956) VII. 303 There is a magnificent drive to Baden which can be reached in seven hours (including time for the Mittagsessen and the rest). 1899R. Fry Let. Oct. (1972) I. 174 The Galleries shut at the absurd hour of 3..in order that the officials may have some absurd meal, a mittagsessen or something. 1941M. Treadgold We couldn't leave Dinah xv. 238 The heavy mittagessen upon which Germany nourishes young and old. 1972Sat. Rev. (U.S.) 25 Mar. 72/1 The Mittagessen (lunch) always begins with soup. |