|
|
Definition of Twelve noon
1. Noun. The middle of the day.
Group relationships: 24-hour Interval, Day, Mean Solar Day, Solar Day, Twenty-four Hour Period, Twenty-four Hours
Generic synonyms: Hour, Time Of Day
Lexicographical Neighbors of Twelve Noon
Literary usage of Twelve noon
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Parliamentary Debates by Great Britain Parliament (1908)
"The House met at twelve noon of the Clock. PRIVATE BILL BUSINESS. Widnes Corporation
Bill.—As amended, considered : Amendments made ; v- Bill to be read the ..."
2. The Rebellion Record: A Diary of American Events by Frank Moore, Edward Everett (1868)
"... and resume hostilities at the close of that time, governing myself by the
substance of a despatch then enclosed, dated March third, twelve noon, ..."
3. Abraham Lincoln: Complete Works, Comprising His Speeches, Letters, State by Abraham Lincoln, John George Nicolay, John Hay (1907)
"12 M. MAJOR-GENERAL BANKS, Williamsport, Maryland : General McDowell's advance
should, and probably will, be at or near Front Royal at twelve (noon) ..."
4. With Mounted Infantry in Tibet by William John Ottley, 1870- (1906)
"mediately granted them an armistice till twelve noon next day, the 30th. ...
Colonel Younghusband agreed, and extended the armistice till twelve noon on the ..."
5. Publications by English Dialect Society (1884)
"Oak leaves are worn in the button hole up to twelve noon, and should any ...
After twelve noon the oak is discarded and ash leaves are worn until sunset. ..."
Other Resources:
