The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
CHIEFAGE
Chief"age, n. Etym: [OF. chevage, fr. chief head. See Chief.]
Definition: A tribute by the head; a capitation tax. [Written also chevage and chivage.] [Obs.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(verb) include or contain; have as a component; “A totally new idea is comprised in this paper”; “The record contains many old songs from the 1930’s”
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