The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
ABANDONEE
Etymology
Noun
abandonee (plural abandonees)
(legal) One to whom something is abandoned. [Mid 19th century.]
Source: Wiktionary
A*ban`don*ee", n. (Law)
Definition: One to whom anything is legally abandoned.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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23 February 2025
BARGAIN
(noun) an advantageous purchase; “she got a bargain at the auction”; “the stock was a real buy at that price”
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