According to Guinness World Records, the largest collection of coffee pots belongs to Robert Dahl (Germany) and consists of 27,390 coffee pots as of 2 November 2012, in Rövershagen, Germany.
CURSORILY
cursorily, quickly
(adverb) without taking pains; “he looked cursorily through the magazine”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
cursorily (comparative more cursorily, superlative most cursorily)
In a cursory manner.
Source: Wiktionary
Cur"so*ri*ly (kr"s-r-l), adv.
Definition: In a running or hasty manner; carelessly.
CURSORY
Cur"so*ry (kr"s-r), a. Etym: [L. cursorius, fr. cursor. See Cursor.]
1. Running about; not stationary. [Obs.]
2. Characterized by haste; hastily or superficially performed; slight; superficial; careless. Events far too important to be treated in a cursory manner. Hallam.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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