Co*öp"tate, v. t. Etym: [L. coöptatus, p.p. of coötare to elect to something; co- + optare to choose.]
Definition: To choose; to elect; to coöpt. [Obs.] Cockeram.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
14 May 2024
(noun) an unfortunate person who is unable to perform effectively because of nervous tension or agitation; “he could win if he wasn’t a choker”
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.
