The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.
JERSEYS
Noun
jerseys
plural of jersey
Noun
Jerseys
plural of Jersey
Source: Wiktionary
JERSEY
Jer"sey, n.; pl. Jerseys. Etym: [From Jersey, the largest of the Channel Islands.]
1. The finest of wool separated from the rest; combed wool; also, fine yarn of wool.
2. A kind of knitted jacket; hence, in general, a closefitting jacket or upper garment made of an elastic fabric (as stockinet).
3. One of a breed of cattle in the Island of Jersey. Jerseys are noted for the richness of their milk.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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