The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
ABSTRUSELY
abstrusely
(adverb) in a manner difficult to understand; “the professor’s abstrusely reasoned theories were wasted on his students”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
abstrusely (comparative more abstrusely, superlative most abstrusely)
In an abstruse manner. [First attested in the early 17th century.]
Source: Wiktionary
Ab*struse"ly, adv.
Definition: In an abstruse manner.
ABSTRUSE
Ab*struse", a. Etym: [L. abstrusus, p. p. of abstrudere to thrust away, conceal; ab, abs + trudere to thrust; cf. F. abstrus. See Threat.]
1. Concealed or hidden out of the way. [Obs.] The eternal eye whose sight discerns Abstrusest thoughts. Milton.
2. Remote from apprehension; difficult to be comprehended or understood; recondite; as, abstruse learning. Profound and abstruse topics. Milman.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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