The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
ELECTANT
E*lect"ant, n. Etym: [L. electans, p. pr. of electare.]
Definition: One who has the power of choosing; an elector. [R.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(noun) a diuretic (trade names Hygroton and Thalidone) used to control hypertension and conditions that cause edema; effective in lowering blood pressure to prevent heart attacks
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