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luncheon
n.
earlier lunchion, lunshin < prec., prob. after dial. nuncheon, a snack, lunch < ME nonachenche, lit., noon drink a lunch; esp., a formal lunch with others
"nonachenche" = noon drink . That explains origin nicely
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