luncheon
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noun \ˈlən-chən\Definition of LUNCHEON
: lunch; especially : a formal usually midday meal as part of a meeting or for entertaining a guest
See Origin of LUNCHEON
perhaps alteration of nuncheon light snack, alteration of Middle English nonshench midday refreshment, from non noon + schench drink
First Known Use: circa 1652
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