The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
DUCTOR
Duc"tor, n. Etym: [L., fr. ducere to lead.]
1. One who leads. [Obs.] Sir T. Browne.
2. (Mach.)
Definition: A contrivance for removing superfluous ink or coloring matter from a roller. See Doctor, 4. Knight. Ductor roller (Printing), the roller which conveys or supplies ink to another roller. Knight.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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