Dinner

The most interesting fact about dinner is it evolution along with historical timeline.
    Dinner stems from the French word 'disner' - "breakfast" which means to take the first meal of the day. Disner also translates in Latin to break one's fast.

   As a word, dinner came into use from the 14th century as the first meal of the day taken between 9am and noon. The time for dinner gradually shifted because of the fashionable elite classes of the society. An example been when dinnertime was changed because the constituent assembly moved to Paris and was dismissed around 4-5 pm. The overall changes occurred over the 16th-19th centuries to evening.
    When the time shifted, it was separated from breakfast to refer as the main meal of the day. This meaning held for dinner even if breakfast or breakfast and lunch has been eaten.

    There are historical stories (plus funny ones 😅) of dinner being eaten in the afternoon by the 18th century French royal family.

     In present times, dinner is regarded by most as the evening meal, sometimes called supper. According to medical findings however it's being advised that breakfast be the 'main meal' while dinner be lightweight. Heard of "eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper."

      Another meaning for dinner as a noun refers to a special meeting (sometimes formal) where food is served like Christmas or thanksgiving dinner. In 19th century England dinner parties were so formal that invitation cards were printed with RSVPs, this practice is still a little around like congratulatory or workplace dinners which has several requirements like dress code, seating protocols e.t.c

Hope you've had your dinner? 😁