The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
crusta (plural crustae)
A crust or shell.
A gem engraved, or a plate embossed in low relief, for inlaying a vase or other object.
A cocktail (typically of brandy, orange liqueur, bitters, and lemon juice and peel) distinguished by a sugared crust on the rim of the glass.
• curats, turcas
Source: Wiktionary
Crus"ta (krs"t), n. Etym: [L., shell, crust, inlaid work.]
1. A crust or shell.
2. A gem engraved, or a plate embossed in low relief, for inlaying a vase or other object.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
28 March 2025
(noun) a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.