The expression ācoffee breakā was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
Argive
(adjective) of or relating to the ancient Greek city of Argos or its people
Argive
(noun) a native or inhabitant of the city of Argos
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Ar"give, a. Etym: [L. Argivus, fr. Argos, Argi.]
Definition: Of or performance to Argos, the capital of Argolis in Greece.
– n.
Definition: A native of Argos. Often used as a generic term, equivalent to Grecian or Greek.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
22 February 2025
(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., āthe father of the brideā instead of āthe brideās fatherā
The expression ācoffee breakā was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.