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ate - took in a poor boy
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2012/02/28 - 1:00pm

This word game answer has me puzzled.   I have graphic images in my mind, but what is the origin of this word in this use?  

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2012/02/28 - 1:09pm

Google poor boy sandwich where you can find images, history, and restaurants.

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2012/03/02 - 10:14am

Thanks.   Now it makes sense.   My brain just wasn't going in that direction!  

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