Coffee has initially been a food – chewed, not sipped. Early African tribes consume coffee by grinding the berries together, adding some animal fat, and rolling the treats into tiny edible energy balls.
FOOTHOLD
beachhead, foothold
(noun) an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments; “the town became a beachhead in the campaign to ban smoking outdoors”; “they are presently attempting to gain a foothold in the Russian market”
foothold, footing
(noun) a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing
bridgehead, foothold
(noun) an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies; “an attempt to secure a bridgehead behind enemy lines”; “the only foothold left for British troops in Europe was Gibraltar”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
foothold (plural footholds)
(climbing) A solid grip with the feet.
(by extension) A secure position from which it is difficult to be dislodged.
(military) Airhead, beachhead, bridgehead, lodgement.
Source: Wiktionary
Foot"hold`, n.
Definition: A holding with the feet; firm L'Estrange.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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BARGAIN
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