The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
BORACIC
boric, boracic
(adjective) of or relating to or derived from or containing boron; “boric acid”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology 1
Adjective
boracic (not comparable)
Relating to, or impregnated with borax.
(dated, inorganic chemistry) synonym of boric.
Etymology 2
Adjective
boracic (comparative more boracic, superlative most boracic)
(Cockney rhyming slang) penniless
Synonyms
• broke
• skint (British)
• See also impoverished
Anagrams
• braccio
Source: Wiktionary
Bo*rac"ic, a. Etym: [Cf. F. boracique. See Borax.]
Definition: Pertaining to, or produced from, borax; containing boron; boric; as, boracic acid.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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