Lŭnch1, n.
(66), n. [Prov. Eng., a large lump of bread or other edible, nunc, a thick lump. Cf. W. llunc, llwng, llwngc, a gulp, a swallowing, the gullet, lly-nob, llyngon, to swallow. See LUNCHEON.]
- A slight repast between breakfast and dinner; luncheon.
- A place for taking a luncheon; an eating-house.