“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States
De*cerp", v. t. Etym: [L. decerpere; de- + carpere to pluck.]
Definition: To pluck off; to crop; to gather. [Obs.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 November 2024
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”
“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States