“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States
An*cille", n. Etym: [OF. ancelle, L. ancilla.]
Definition: A maidservant; a handmaid. [Obs.] Chaucer.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
29 May 2025
(adjective) characterized by careful evaluation and judgment; “a critical reading”; “a critical dissertation”; “a critical analysis of Melville’s writings”
“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States