Meaning of good noon | Babel Free

Definitions

A greeting said at noon.

uncommon

Examples

“Margaret. (from beyond c., gayly) Good morning to you, Lady Faithful! / Faithful. Good morning, or rather, good noon to you, Lady Joyful! How happy we seem this morning. Are you quite rested? Did you sleep soundly as well as late?”

“Thank you very much, President Buckman, and good morning, or good noon distinguished guests, officers, delegates and friends at the 52d annual convention of the National Rivers and Harbors Congress.”

“Good morning, doctor. Or good noon, I should say, for you’re the soul of punctuality. And what a gorgeous day for our last meeting.”

““Good morning, Crash. Or good noon.” / “Good day. That should cover it.””

“They were halfway through lunch when Carla Petersen arrived at the Rentaroom Hotel. Ruby Rainer was bringing in a tureen of stew with sweet potatoes and okra, sniffing with audible disapproval at Baron Brennan’s assistant. / “Good noon to you, Mrs. Rainer. I’m not here to help myself to your food, though that does smell so good! I just want a word with our outlander brothers and sisters, if you don’t mind.””

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