Definition of NUNCHEON

nuncheon

Meanings

Plural: nuncheons

Noun

  • A drink or light snack taken in the afternoon; a refreshment between meals.

Origin / 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.

Scrabble Score: 13

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Words With Friends Score: 0

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