'nuncheon' -- which in themselves make a tolerable load, he has brought a billhook, and a 'navigator,' or draining-tool. ❋ Richard Jefferies (1867)
Luncheon, or "nuncheon" as some very ancient friends of mine always called it, was the merest mouthful. ❋ George William Erskine Russell (1886)
That was after the brief nuncheon break on the second day, when Hugh had inquired for what must have been the dozenth time of Beth, as she was mounting again into the carriage, if she was sure she would not like either him or Nick to ride inside with the pair of them. ❋ KAREN ROBARDS (2010)
And serve a nuncheon in the yellow room in half an hour. ❋ Jane Feather (2007)
Teasingly, because of her frown, he asked if she did not like her nuncheon. ❋ Lackey, Mercedes (2005)
And when she came to eat her nuncheon, Kat Champernowne told her that a messenger had come from Lord Denno to ask if Elizabeth could ride with him in the deer park that very afternoon. ❋ Lackey, Mercedes (2005)
So she had a very pleasant morning and left her brother with a fond kiss to have her nuncheon in her own chambers in good enough spirits to eat bread and jam and slices of fruit. ❋ Lackey, Mercedes (2005)
The place where Harry might be alone was after nuncheon when the children were free for some hours of play. ❋ Lackey, Mercedes (2004)
Actually he came soon about the time FitzRoy ate his nuncheon and remained concealed about the palace for most of the day. ❋ Lackey, Mercedes (2004)
"And since he was so kind as to bring me a present, would you like to invite Lord Denno to have a nuncheon with you?" ❋ Lackey, Mercedes (2004)
"It's been a long time since the cortege stopped for a nuncheon." ❋ Lackey, Mercedes (2004)
"Come along with me now, Richey, and have a nice nuncheon." ❋ Lackey, Mercedes (2004)
After nuncheon she was banished to her room by her father-in-law for a rest and was surprised to find that she slept soundly for a whole hour. ❋ Balogh, Mary (1997)
Her father-in-law had not insisted today that Helena rest after nuncheon, though he did ask her if she felt quite well. ❋ Balogh, Mary (1997)
By the time Helena woke up nuncheon was over — Edgar had a tray sent up to her — and the drawing room, the dining room, the ballroom, and the hall were being cleared, ready for the decorating. ❋ Balogh, Mary (1997)
"Let me take you to the drawing room, ma'am," Edgar said, offering his arm, "where there will be a warm fire and probably some warm drinks too before nuncheon." ❋ Balogh, Mary (1997)
Well, that would take care of her nuncheon with nothing out of her pocket, and she'd be saved the trouble of straightening the pins herself. ❋ Lackey, Mercedes (1992)
There were fewer people on the street seeking nuncheon during the day, the days themselves were shorter, and winter was coming on very early this year. ❋ Lackey, Mercedes (1992)
