In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
APPUIS
Noun
appuis
plural of appui
Verb
appuis
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of appui
Anagrams
• Appius, sipapu
Source: Wiktionary
APPUI
Ap`pui", n. Etym: [F., fr. L. ad + podium foothold, Gr.
Definition: A support or supporter; a stay; a prop. [Obs.] If a be to climb trees that are of any great height, there would be stays and appuies set to it. Holland. Point d'appui. Etym: [F., a point of support.] (Mil.) (a) A given point or body, upon which troops are formed, or by which are marched in line or column. (b) An advantageous defensive support, as a castle, morass, wood, declivity, etc.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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INTUITIVELY
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