The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
INHARMONIOUS
inharmonious
(adjective) lacking in harmony of parts; “an inharmonious (or incongruous) mixture of architectural styles”
inharmonious, unharmonious
(adjective) not in harmony
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
inharmonious (comparative more inharmonious, superlative most inharmonious)
(music) Not in harmony; discordant
Lacking accord or agreement
Source: Wiktionary
In`har*mo"ni*ous, a. Etym: [Pref. in- not + harmonious: cf. F. inharmonieux.]
1. Not harmonious; unmusical; discordant; dissonant. Sounds inharmonious in themselves and harsh. Cowper.
2. Conflicting; jarring; not in harmony.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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CLEVIS
(noun) a coupler shaped like the letter U with holes through each end so a bolt or pin can pass through the holes to complete the coupling; used to attach a drawbar to a plow or wagon or trailer etc.
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