“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States
ESPADON
Es"pa*don, n. Etym: [F. espadon, fr. Sp. espadon, fr. espada sword; or fr. It. spadone an espadon, spada sword.]
Definition: A long, heavy, two-handed and two-edged sword, formerly used by Spanish foot soldiers and by executioners. Wilhelm.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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INTUITIVELY
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