The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
CHORDWISE
Etymology
Adjective
chordwise (comparative more chordwise, superlative most chordwise)
In the manner of a chord (straight line connecting points of a curve).
Adverb
chordwise (not comparable)
In the manner of a chord (straight line connecting points of a curve).
Source: Wiktionary
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