Coffee has initially been a food – chewed, not sipped. Early African tribes consume coffee by grinding the berries together, adding some animal fat, and rolling the treats into tiny edible energy balls.
HURRAHS
Noun
hurrahs
plural of hurrah
Source: Wiktionary
HURRAH
Hur*rah" Hur*ra", interj. Etym: [Cf. G., Dan., & Sw. hurra. Cf. Huzza.]
Definition: A word used as a shout of joy, triumph, applause, encouragement, or welcome. Hurrah! hurrah! for Ivry and Henry of Navarre. Macaulay.
Hur*rah", n.
Definition: A cheer; a shout of joy, etc. Hurrah's nest, state of utmost confusion. [Colloq. U.S.] A perfect hurrah's nest in our kitchen. Mrs. Stowe.
Hur*rah", v. i.
Definition: To utter hurrahs; to huzza.
Hur*rah", v. t.
Definition: To salute, or applaud, with hurrahs.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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