Where does “lunch” come from?
Lunch is a back-formation from luncheon, whose origin is unknown but possibly related to the dialectal British word nuncheon meaning a light meal or snack.
lunch (English): A light meal usually eaten around midday, notably...
Definitions
- A light meal usually eaten around midday, notably...
Ancestry of “lunch”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | luncheon | A formal meal served in the middle of the day;... |