The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.
AFFABLY
affably, amiably, genially
(adverb) in an affable manner; “‘Come and visit me,’ he said amiably”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
affably (comparative more affably, superlative most affably)
in an affable manner
Source: Wiktionary
Af"fa*bly, adv.
Definition: In an affable manner; courteously.
AFFABLE
Af"fa*ble, a. Etym: [F. affable, L. affabilis, fr. affari to speak to; ad + fari to speak. See Fable.]
1. Easy to be spoken to or addressed; receiving others kindly and conversing with them in a free and friendly manner; courteous; sociable. An affable and courteous gentleman. Shak. His manners polite and affable. Macaulay.
2. Gracious; mild; benign. A serene and affable countenance. Tatler.
Syn.
– Courteous; civil; complaisant; accessible; mild; benign; condescending.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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