The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
buat (plural buats)
(Scotland) A lantern.
(Scotland) The moon.
• Batu, Taub, Tuba, abut, batu, buta, tabu, tuba
Source: Wiktionary
Bu"at, n. Etym: [Scot., of uncertain origin.]
Definition: A lantern; also, the moon. [Scot.] Sir W. Scott.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
29 May 2025
(adjective) characterized by careful evaluation and judgment; “a critical reading”; “a critical dissertation”; “a critical analysis of Melville’s writings”
The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.