nuncheon

== English == === Alternative forms === nonchion (obsolete), noonchine (obsolete), nunchion === Etymology === From Middle English nonshench, noneschench, nonechenche (“slight refreshment, usually taken in the afternoon”), from none (“noon”) + shench, schenche (“draught, cup”), equivalent to noon +‎ shink (“to pour out, serve”). More at shink, skink. === Noun === nuncheon (countable and uncountable, plural nuncheons) (now dialectal, archaic) A drink or light snack taken in the afternoon; a refreshment between meals. ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== luncheon