When Were Elevenses Invented?
A Colloquial Expression Which Entered the English Language in the Late 18Th Century, Meaning a Light Refreshment Taken at About 11 O'clock in the Morning. Who...
a colloquial expression which entered the English language in the late 18th century, meaning a light refreshment taken at about 11 o'clock in the morning.
Who invented elevenses?
According to NPR, elevenses began in the 20th century when Anna Russell, Duchess of Bedford, got the munchies around mid-morning.
Did Tolkien invent elevenses?
The term is now kind of antiquated, and I don't think it sees much currency, but Tolkien definitely did not invent it. It dates back to at least the late nineteenth century. The term sounds quaint, but it's equivalent to a mid-morning coffee break, which isn't uncommon in the US.
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