The expression"Eating Humble Pie" derives from the Medieval custom of

servants eating "Umble" pie, umble being the left overs and offal from the Lords Christmas Venison (Lord being the boss, not God)

Posted By: CB41 on November 18th 2009 at 10:43:47


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