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, Nov 18, 10:43:47
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Posted By: sandhurst canary, Nov 18, 11:30:58 - 7How did it get its current meaning?
Posted By: duke of york, Nov 18, 10:46:31
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