“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States
CHESSTREE
Chess"tree`, n. Etym: [Cf. F chassis a framework of carpentry.] (Naut.)
Definition: A piece of oak bolted perpendicularly on the side of a vessel, to aid in drawing down and securing the clew of the mainsail.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(noun) food mixtures either arranged on a plate or tossed and served with a moist dressing; usually consisting of or including greens
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