afternoon tea
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afternoon tea
An afternoon meal; may consist of a light meal (especially in southern Britain) or be a substantial meal (high tea) as in northern Britain, introduced by Anna, Duchess of Bedford in 1840 because of the long interval between a light luncheon and dinner at 8pm.
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