nunchion Meaning, Definition & Usage

Nun"chion noun

Etymology

OE. nonechenche, for noneschenche, prop., a noon drink; none noon + schenchen, schenken, skinken, to pour, AS. scencan. See Noon, and Skink, v. i.

Definitions

1. A portion of food taken at or after noon, usually between full meals; a luncheon. Written also noonshun. Hudibras.