Chalybean (comparative more Chalybean, superlative most Chalybean)
(historical) Of or relating to the Chalybes, an ancient people of Pontus in Asia Minor, celebrated for working in iron and steel.
Chalybean (plural Chalybeans)
(historical) A member of this ancient group of people.
Source: Wiktionary
Cha*lyb"e*an, a. Etym: [L. chalybeïus, fr. chalybs steel, Gr.
1. Of or pertaining to the Chalybes, an ancient people of Pontus in Asia Minor, celebrated for working in iron and steel.
2. Of superior quality and temper; -- applied to steel. [Obs.] Milton.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
14 November 2024
(noun) the act of searching someone for concealed weapons or illegal drugs; “he gave the suspect a quick frisk”
The first coffee-house in Mecca dates back to the 1510s. The beverage was in Turkey by the 1530s. It appeared in Europe circa 1515-1519 and was introduced to England by 1650. By 1675 the country had more than 3,000 coffee houses, and coffee had replaced beer as a breakfast drink.
