noun
also nun·chion ˈnu̇nshən, ˈnən-, -nch- ; or nunch ˈnu̇nsh, ˈnən-, -nch
( plural nuncheons also nunchions or nunches )
Etymology: nuncheon, nunchion from Middle English nonechench, noneschench, literally, noon drink, from none noon + schench drink, cup, from Old English scenc; akin to Old English scencan to pour out drink, give to drink, Old High German skenken to pour out, Old Norse skakkr crooked, askew; nunch short for nuncheon, nunchion — more at noon , shank
dialect chiefly England : a light midmorning or midafternoon snack consisting typically of bread, cheese, and beer