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nun·cheon
noun
also nun·chion \ˈnu̇nshən, ˈnən-, -nch-\; or nunch \ˈnu̇nsh, ˈnən-, -nch\
(plural nuncheons also nunchions or nunches)
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 — more at noon, shank
dialect chiefly England : a light midmorning or midafternoon snack consisting typically of bread, cheese, and beer |