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high tea

noun as in five-o'clock tea

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We have not seen this type of autocratic behavior since a king ruled our country and colonists staged a revolt against high tea tariffs.

From Salon

For my birthday, I just did an afternoon high tea at the Peninsula.

“We were brought up with the King, we celebrate the King’s birthday with the boys - it’s fun to have high tea and dress up in our best outfits.”

From BBC

“Bridgerton,” on the other hand, leans into a more sedate, swishing-skirt fantasy last served by “Downton Abbey,” which provided something of a beginner’s manual, with its high teas and themed events.

In June, Pennyroyal will host a “Bridgerton” themed, drag high tea and a high tea for Pride.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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