Some 16th-century Italian clergymen tried to ban coffee because they believed it to be “satanic.” However, Pope Clement VII loved coffee so much that he lifted the ban and had coffee baptized in 1600.
CLASHES
Noun
clashes
plural of clash
Verb
clashes
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of clash
Anagrams
• cashels, sachels
Source: Wiktionary
CLASH
Clash, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Clashed; p. pr. & vb. n. Clashing.] Etym: [Of imitative origin; cf. G. klatschen, Prov. G. kleschen, D. kletsen, Dan. klaske, E. clack.]
1. To make a noise by striking against something; to dash noisily together.
2. To meet in opposition; to act in a contrary direction; to come onto collision; to interfere. However some of his interests might clash with those of the chief adjacent colony. Palfrey.
Clash, v. t.
Definition: To strike noisily against or together.
Clash n.
1. A loud noise resulting from collision; a noisy collision of bodies; a collision. The roll of cannon and clash of arms. Tennyson.
2. Opposition; contradiction; as between differing or contending interests, views, purposes, etc. Clashes between popes and kings. Denham.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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