The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
LEXICOGRAPHICAL
lexicographic, lexicographical
(adjective) of or relating to lexicography
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
lexicographical (comparative more lexicographical, superlative most lexicographical)
Relating to lexicography.
Meeting lexicographical standards or requirements; worthy of being included in a dictionary.
Synonyms
• lexicographic
Source: Wiktionary
Lex`i*co*graph"ic, Lex`i*co*graph"ic*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. lexicographique.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to, or according to, lexicography.
– Lex`i*co*graph"ic*al*ly, adv.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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