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nuncheon

The origin and history of nuncheon.

Etymology

Comes from Middle English nonshench, noneschench, nonechenche (“slight refreshment, usually taken in the afternoon”), itself from none (“noon”) and shench, schenche (“draught, cup”); this is equivalent to noon plus shink (“to pour out, serve”). See also shink and skink for more.

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