The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
bow, bowknot
(noun) a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
Source: WordNet® 3.1
bowknot (plural bowknots)
A knot that has two loops and two loose ends, either used decoratively, or to tie shoelaces.
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Source: Wiktionary
Bow"knot`, n.
Definition: A knot in which a portion of the string is drawn through in the form of a loop or bow, so as to be readily untied.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
30 May 2025
(noun) (sports) a return made with the palm of the hand facing the direction of the stroke (as in tennis or badminton or squash)
The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.