“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States
DETRUNCATIONS
Noun
detruncations
plural of detruncation
Source: Wiktionary
DETRUNCATION
De`trun*ca"tion, n. Etym: [L. detruncatio: cf. F. détroncation.]
Definition: The act of lopping or cutting off, as the head from the body.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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BRIGHT
(adjective) made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; “bright silver candlesticks”; “a burnished brass knocker”; “she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves”; “rows of shining glasses”; “shiny black patents”
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