nonteet

Yola

Etymology

*non (“noon”) +‎ *teet (“tide”)

Noun

nonteet

  1. noontide rest
    Synonym: enteete
    It was customary for the older folk to have an 'enteete' (siesta) or 'nonteet' (noontide rest) during the long hardworking days of the busy summer season.

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