In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
DOWLES
DOWLE
Dowle, n. Etym: [Cf. OF. douille soft. Cf. Ductile.]
Definition: Feathery or wool-like down; filament of a feather. Shak. No feather, or dowle of a feather. De Quincey.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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THOUGHTFULLY
(adverb) showing consideration and thoughtfulness; “he had thoughtfully brought with him some food to share”
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