The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
FISKING
Etymology
Named after journalist Robert Fisk. Originated in the blogosphere.
Noun
fisking (plural fiskings)
A rebuttal to an article or blog made by quoting its content in sections and refuting each section individually.
Source: Wiktionary
FISK
Fisk, v. i. Etym: [Cf. Sw. fjeska to bustle about.]
Definition: To run about; to frisk; to whisk. [Obs.] He fisks abroad, and stirreth up erroneous opinions. Latimer.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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