Where does “Lunch” come from?
Lunch (German) comes from English lunch, from English luncheon — A formal meal served in the middle of the day;...
Lunch (German): An English-style midday meal, generally smaller...
Definitions
- An English-style midday meal, generally smaller...
Ancestry of “Lunch”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | lunch | A light meal usually eaten around midday, notably... |
| 2 | English | luncheon | A formal meal served in the middle of the day;... |