In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
GODFATHERS
Noun
godfathers
plural of godfather
Source: Wiktionary
GODFATHER
God"fa`ther, n. Etym: [AS. godfæder. Cf. Gossip.]
Definition: A man who becomes sponsor for a child at baptism, and makes himself a surety for its Christian training and instruction. There shall be for every Male-child to be baptized, when they can be had, two Godfathers and one Godmother; and for every Female, one Godfather and two Godmothers; and Parents shall be admitted as Sponsors, if it is desired. Book of Common Prayer (Prot. Episc. Ch., U. S. ).
God"fa`ther, v. t.
Definition: To act as godfather to; to take under one's fostering care. [R.] Burke.
GODFATHER
God"fa`ther, n. Etym: [AS. godfæder. Cf. Gossip.]
Definition: A man who becomes sponsor for a child at baptism, and makes himself a surety for its Christian training and instruction. There shall be for every Male-child to be baptized, when they can be had, two Godfathers and one Godmother; and for every Female, one Godfather and two Godmothers; and Parents shall be admitted as Sponsors, if it is desired. Book of Common Prayer (Prot. Episc. Ch., U. S. ).
God"fa`ther, v. t.
Definition: To act as godfather to; to take under one's fostering care. [R.] Burke.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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