midnoon

[ mid-noon ]

noun

1. midday.

Word History and Origins

Origin of midnoon¹

First recorded in 1570–80; mid- + noon

Example Sentences

It was midnoon, and many miles had been passed, when the banker turned down a green lane and quickened his pace.

From Project Gutenberg

A 'mousing owl' would have seen better at midnoon than to have done it.

From Project Gutenberg