The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
IRENIC
irenic
(adjective) conducive to peace; “irenic without being namby-pamby”; “an irenic attitude toward former antagonists”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
irenic (comparative more irenic, superlative most irenic)
(chiefly theology, in extended usage) Promoting or fitted to promote peace; conciliatory, non-confrontational; peaceful.
Anagrams
• ricine
Source: Wiktionary
I*ren"ic, I*ren"ic*al, a. Etym: [Gr.
Definition: Fitted or designed to promote peace; pacific; conciliatory; peaceful. Bp. Hall.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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