undern (uncountable)
(obsolete) synonym of terce: the third hour of daylight (about 9 am). [10th-15thc.]
(obsolete) synonym of noon: the sixth hour of daylight (12 pm). [14th-15thc.]
(UK dialect) synonym of afternoon. [15thc.]
(UK dialect) synonym of evening. [15thc.]
(UK dialect) A light meal, particularly in the afternoon. [17thc.]
• (noon): meridian, sext; see also midday
• (afternoon): arvo; see also afternoon
• (evening): eventide; see also evening
• (light meal): snack
• dunner, end run, runned
Source: Wiktionary
Un"dern, n. Etym: [AS. undern; akin to OS. undorn, OHG. untarn, untorn, Icel. undorn mid afternoon, mid forenoon, Goth. undaĂşrnimats the midday meal. Cf. Undermeal, Undertime.]
Definition: The time between; the time between sunrise and noon; specifically, the third hour of the day, or nine o'clock in the morning, according to ancient reckoning; hence, mealtime, because formerly the principal meal was eaten at that hour; also, later, the afternoon; the time between dinner and supper. [Obs. or Prov. Eng.] Betwixt undern and noon was the field all won. R. of Brunne. In a bed of worts still he lay Till it was past undern of the day. Chaucer.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
16 April 2025
(adjective) marked by richness and fullness of flavor; “a rich ruby port”; “full-bodied wines”; “a robust claret”; “the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee”
The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.
