The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
JEALOUSLY
enviously, covetously, jealously
(adverb) with jealousy; in an envious manner; “he looked at his friend’s new car jealously”
jealously
(adverb) with jealousy; “he guarded his privacy jealously”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
jealously (comparative more jealously, superlative most jealously)
In a jealous manner.
Source: Wiktionary
Jeal"ous*ly, adv.
Definition: In a jealous manner.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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