The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
JANKERS
Etymology
Noun
jankers (uncountable)
(British military slang) A form of military punishment which involves being confined to barracks, performing tedious and often pointless tasks, and being subjected to frequent uniform inspections.
Coordinate terms: CB, fatigues
(British military slang) Defaulters' drill.
Noun
jankers
plural of janker
Source: Wiktionary
JANKER
Jan"ker, n.
Definition: A long pole on two wheels, used in hauling logs. [Scot.] Jamieson.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(noun) a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty
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