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.
DAREDEVIL
daredevil, temerarious
(adjective) presumptuously daring; “a daredevil test pilot having the right stuff”
daredevil, madcap, hothead, swashbuckler, lunatic, harum-scarum
(noun) a reckless impetuous irresponsible person
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
daredevil (plural daredevils)
A person who engages in very risky behavior, especially one who is motivated by a craving for excitement or attention. [from 1794]
Synonyms: adrenaline junkie, adventurer, thrill-seeker
Adjective
daredevil (comparative more daredevil, superlative most daredevil)
Recklessly bold; adventurous. [from 1832]
Verb
daredevil (third-person singular simple present daredevils, present participle (US) daredeviling or daredevilling, simple past and past participle (US) daredeviled or daredevilled)
(intransitive) To behave in a reckless, adventurous, or physically risky manner
Source: Wiktionary
Dare"-dev`il, n.
Definition: A reckless fellow. Also used adjectively; as, dare-devil excitement. A humorous dare-devil -- the very man To suit my prpose. Ld. Lytton.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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