The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
ACONTIAS
A*con"ti*as, n. Etym: [NL., from Gr. (Zoöl.)
Definition: Anciently, a snake, called dart snake; now, one of a genus of reptiles closely allied to the lizards.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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STAND
(verb) hold one’s ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright; “I am standing my ground and won’t give in!”
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