exceptious (comparative more exceptious, superlative most exceptious)
(obsolete) Apt to take exception, or to object; captious, complaining.
Source: Wiktionary
Ex*cep"tious, a.
Definition: Disposed or apt to take exceptions, or to object; captious. [Obs.] At least effectually silence the doubtful and exceptious. South.
– Ex*cep"tious*ness, n. [Obs.] Barrow.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
26 November 2024
(noun) (music) playing in a different key from the key intended; moving the pitch of a piece of music upwards or downwards
Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Studies from the National Institute of Health (US) have shown that virtually all decaf coffee types contain caffeine. A 236-ml (8-oz) cup of decaf coffee contains up to 7 mg of caffeine, whereas a regular cup provided 70-140 mg.
