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.
HENCHMAN
confederate, collaborator, henchman, partner in crime
(noun) someone who assists in a plot
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
henchman (plural henchmen)
A loyal and trusted follower or subordinate.
Synonym: Thesaurus:loyal follower
A person who supports a political figure chiefly out of selfish interests.
An assistant member of a criminal gang.
(obsolete) A page to a prince or other person of high rank.
Source: Wiktionary
Hench"man, n.; pl. -men. Etym: [OE. hencheman, henxman; prob. fr. OE. & AS. hengest horse + E. man, and meaning, a groom. AS. hengest is akin to D. & G. hengst stallion, OHG. hengist horse, gelding.]
Definition: An attendant; a servant; a follower. Now chiefly used as a political cant term.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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FOOTING
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