elev·ens·es
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Definition of elevenses
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: light refreshment (such as a snack) taken in the middle of the morning
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“Elevenses.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elevenses. Accessed 14 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of elevenses was circa 1819
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