The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
affears
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of affear
Source: Wiktionary
Af*fear", v. t. Etym: [OE. aferen, AS. af. See Afeard.]
Definition: To frighten. [Obs.] Spenser.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
26 March 2025
(noun) bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal
The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.