nooning

Example Sentences

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After a long nooning they pushed on until nearly sunset.

From The Pines of Lory by Mitchell, John Ames

Amy proposed the matter the very next day, at "nooning," and secured the members as mentioned by her to Gwendolyn.

From Reels and Spindles A Story of Mill Life by Merrill, Frank T. (Frank Thayer)

Then at nooning we play picnic, don't we, Timmie?”

From Glory and the Other Girl by Donnell, Annie Hamilton

That especial day his nooning had something of the element of a new interest.

From Ralph in the Switch Tower by Chapman, Allen

They halted for a nooning; the oxen browsed a little on sage brush and dried grass; the men lunched on crackers, cold coffee and the remnants of breakfast, but our water keg was empty.

From A Gold Hunter's Experience by Hambleton, Chalkley J.