In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
KOSHERS
Verb
koshers
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of kosher
Source: Wiktionary
KOSHER
Ko"sher, a. [heb. koshër fit, proper.]
Definition: Ceremonially clean, according to Jewish law; --applied to food, esp. to meat of animals slaughtered according to the requirements of Jewish law. Opposed to tref. Hence, designating a shop, store, house, etc., where such food is sold or used.
Ko"sher, n.
Definition: Kosher food; also, a kosher shop.
Ko"sher, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Koshered; p. pr. & vb. n. Koshering.]
Definition: To prepare in conformity with the requirements of the Jewish law, as meat.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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