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Mahlzeit (German: [ˈmaːlˌt͡saɪ̯t] ⓘ) is a German salutation.It is the short form of a more formal salutation, "Gesegnete Mahlzeit" (archaic term, de: Blessed mealtime). [1]
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The origin of the lingo is unknown, but there is evidence suggesting it may have been used by waiters as early as the 1870s and 1880s. Many of the terms used are lighthearted and tongue-in-cheek and some are a bit racy or ribald, [3] but are helpful mnemonic devices for short-order cooks and staff. [2]
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Lunch – midday meal [17] of varying size depending on the culture. The origin of the words lunch and luncheon relate to a small meal originally eaten at any time of the day or night, but during the 20th century gradually focused toward a small or mid-sized meal eaten at midday. Lunch is the second meal of the day after breakfast.
Lunch in Denmark, referred to as frokost, [10] is a light meal. It often includes rye bread with different toppings such as liver pâté, herring, and cheese. [11] [12] [13] Smørrebrød is a Danish lunch delicacy that is typically used for business meetings or special events. Lunch in Finland usually includes a small salad as a starter.
Words with specific American meanings that have different meanings in British English and/or additional meanings common to both dialects (e.g., pants, crib) are to be found at List of words having different meanings in British and American English. When such words are herein used or referenced, they are marked with the flag [DM] (different ...