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nuncheon

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Noun — A light snack or drink eaten in the afternoon, between main meals.

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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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