Who Invented Elevenses?

According to NPR, elevenses began in the 20th century when Anna Russell, Duchess of Bedford, got the munchies around mid-morning.

What is the origin of elevenses?

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.

Is elevenses a real thing?

This question originally appeared on Quora. Elevenses is real. It's a late morning snack, served around (surprise) eleven in the morning. You usually have coffee or tea, and cakes or pastries.