- nuncheon (n.)
[nuncheon 词源字典]
- mid-14c., "slight refreshment," originally taken in the afternoon, from none "noon" (see noon) + shench "draught, cup," from Old English scenc, related to scencan "to pour out, to give to drink," cognate with Old Frisian skenka "to give to drink, German, Dutch schenken "to give." Compare luncheon.[nuncheon etymology, nuncheon origin, 英语词源]