The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
LEADENLY
Etymology
Adverb
leadenly (comparative more leadenly, superlative most leadenly)
In a leaden manner.
Source: Wiktionary
LEADEN
Lead"en, a.
1. Made of lead; of the nature of lead; as, a leaden ball.
2. Like lead in color, etc. ; as, a leaden sky.
3. Heavy; dull; sluggish. "Leaden slumber." Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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