different between dinette vs vinette

English

dine +? -ette

dinette (plural dinettes)

A small space within a dwelling, usually alongside a kitchen, used for informal dining; a dining alcove or nook.
The condominium lacks a proper dining room, but has a cosy dinette.
(US, military, informal) A submarine's mess hall.
Furniture for an indoor informal dining space, usually consisting of chairs and a small table.
We purchased a new dinette yesterday.
(obsolete) A preliminary dinner; luncheon.

Compare vignette.

vinette (plural vinettes)

(archaic) A sprig or branch.
(Can we find and add a quotation of Halliwell to this entry?)

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