noon
The origin and history of noon.
Etymology
From Old English non, "the ninth hour," borrowed from Latin nona (hora), "ninth hour" — originally referring to about 3pm, before the meaning shifted to midday.
The origin and history of noon.
From Old English non, "the ninth hour," borrowed from Latin nona (hora), "ninth hour" — originally referring to about 3pm, before the meaning shifted to midday.
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