Some 16th-century Italian clergymen tried to ban coffee because they believed it to be “satanic.” However, Pope Clement VII loved coffee so much that he lifted the ban and had coffee baptized in 1600.
HUMANER
Adjective
humaner
comparative form of humane
Source: Wiktionary
HUMANE
Hu*mane", a. Etym: [L. humanus: cf. F. humain. See Human.]
1. Pertaining to man; human. [Obs.] Jer. Taylor.
2. Having the feelings and inclinations creditable to man; having a disposition to treat other human beings or animals with kindness; kind; benevolent. Of an exceeding courteous and humane inclination. Sportswood.
3. Humanizing; exalting; tending to refine.
Syn.
– Kind; sympathizing; benevolent; mild; compassionate; gentle; tender; merciful.
– Hu*mane"ly, adv.
– Hu*mane"ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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