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.
BOWNING
Verb
bowning
present participle of bowne
Source: Wiktionary
BOWNE
Bowne, v. t. Etym: [See Boun.]
Definition: To make ready; to prepare; to dress. [Obs.] We will all bowne ourselves for the banquet. Sir W. Scott.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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