“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States
GOVERNESSING
Verb
governessing
present participle of governess
Source: Wiktionary
GOVERNESS
Gov"ern*ess, n. Etym: [Cf. OF. governeresse. See Governor.]
Definition: A female governor; a woman invested with authority to control and direct; especially, one intrusted with the care and instruction of children, -- usually in their homes.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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STIMULATIVE
(adjective) capable of arousing or accelerating physiological or psychological activity or response by a chemical agent
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