From irenic.
irenical (comparative more irenical, superlative most irenical)
Peaceful, conciliatory; promoting peace, especially over theological or ecclesiastical disputes.
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
30 May 2025
(noun) (sports) a return made with the palm of the hand facing the direction of the stroke (as in tennis or badminton or squash)
The first coffee-house in Mecca dates back to the 1510s. The beverage was in Turkey by the 1530s. It appeared in Europe circa 1515-1519 and was introduced to England by 1650. By 1675 the country had more than 3,000 coffee houses, and coffee had replaced beer as a breakfast drink.
