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.
gomer (plural gomers)
(historical units of measure, archaic) Alternative form of omer: a former Hebrew unit of dry volume equal to about 2.3 L or 2.1 quarts.
gomer (plural gomers)
A conical chamber at the breech of the bore in heavy ordnance, especially in mortars.
gomer (plural gomers)
(slang, derogatory) A stupid, awkward, or oafish person.
(US, military slang, derogatory) An inept trainee or serviceperson.
(US, military slang) An opponent in combat or in training.
• (a stupid person): See idiot.
• Gomerette
gomer (plural gomers)
(medical slang, derogatory) An undesirable hospital patient, or a patient who does not need medical care.
(slang, derogatory) A dirty, senile, or otherwise unpleasant patient.
(slang, informal) A patient who does not respond to medical treatment.
GOMER (plural GOMERs)
Alternative form of gomer
Gomer (plural Gomers)
A surname.
(biblical character) The eldest son of Japheth.
• According to the 2010 United States Census, Gomer is the 20512nd most common surname in the United States, belonging to 1293 individuals. Gomer is most common among White (80.43%) and Hispanic/Latino (10.6%) individuals.
Source: Wiktionary
Go"mer, n.
Definition: A Hebrew measure. See Homer.
Go"mer, n. (Gun.)
Definition: A conical chamber at the breech of the bore in heavy ordnance, especially in mortars; -- named after the inventor.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
29 May 2025
(adjective) characterized by careful evaluation and judgment; “a critical reading”; “a critical dissertation”; “a critical analysis of Melville’s writings”
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.