morning

1. (figurative) The early part of anything.figuratively

2. (obsolete) That part of the day from dawn until the main meal (typically in late afternoon).Examples: "Celestina […] retired to her own room, leaving her friend to the pleasing and important occupation of the toilet, in which half of what is now called morning, was usually passed by Matilda."; "We breakfasted before nine, and do not dine till half-past six on the occasion, so I hope we three shall have a long morning enough."obsolete

3. (chiefly Scotland) The first alcoholic drink of the day; a morning draught.Scotland