nuncheon
noun
nun·cheon
variants or less commonly nunchion or nunch
ˈnu̇nshən,
ˈnən-,
-nch-
ˈnu̇nsh,
ˈnən-,
-nch
plural nuncheons also nunchions or nunches
dialectal, chiefly England
: a light midmorning or midafternoon snack consisting typically of bread, cheese, and beer
Word History
Etymology
nuncheon, nunchion from Middle English nonechench, noneschench, literally, noon drink, from none noon + schench drink, cup, from Old English scenc; akin to Old English scencan to pour out drink, give to drink, Old High German skenken to pour out, Old Norse skakkr crooked, askew; nunch short for nuncheon, nunchion