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Stage 1 of 3
sexta hora
Latin · ancient
"the sixth hour, midday"
literally "the sixth hour" (counted from dawn, i.e. midday)
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Stage 2 of 3
siesta
Spanish · medieval
"a midday nap or rest"
came to mean the midday rest taken during the day's heat
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Stage 3 of 3
siesta
English · 1600s
"a short nap, especially after midday"
adopted through contact with Spanish culture
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