The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
brazier, brasier
(noun) large metal container in which coal or charcoal is burned; warms people who must stay outside for long times
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Brasier (plural Brasiers)
A surname.
• According to the 2010 United States Census, Brasier is the 30946th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 751 individuals. Brasier is most common among White (86.02%) individuals.
• Barresi, Riberas, barries, braiser
brasier (plural brasiers)
Alternative spelling of brazier
• Barresi, Riberas, barries, braiser
Source: Wiktionary
Bra"sier, Bra"zier, n. Etym: [OE. brasiere, F. braise live coals. See Brass.]
Definition: An artificer who works in brass. Franklin.
Bra"sier, Bra"zier, n. Etym: [F. brasier, braisĂer, fr. braise live coals. See Brass.]
Definition: A pan for holding burning coals.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
6 February 2025
(verb) make (substances) hard and improve their usability; “cure resin”; “cure cement”; “cure soap”
The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.