Usually means: Light mid-morning or afternoon snack.
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▸ noun:  (now dialectal, archaic) A drink or light snack taken in the afternoon; a refreshment between meals.

Similar:
nunchion, noonshine, noonchine, undern, luncheon, refreshment, Lunner, bever, nammet, undermeal, more...

Opposite:
dinner, lunch, breakfast, brunch
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Similar:
nunchion, noonshine, noonchine, undern, luncheon, refreshment, Lunner, bever, nammet, undermeal, more...

Opposite:
dinner, lunch, breakfast, brunch



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