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.
MAUGRE
Etymology
Preposition
maugre
(obsolete) Notwithstanding; in spite of. [from 14th c.]
Synonyms
• despite, regardless of; see also despite
Adverb
maugre (not comparable)
(obsolete) Notwithstanding, despite everything. [14th-17th c.]
Synonyms
• even so, nonetheless, withal; see also nevertheless
Noun
maugre (uncountable)
(obsolete) Ill will; spite.
Anagrams
• Gaumer, Mauger, mauger, murage
Source: Wiktionary
Mau"ger, Mau"gre, prep. Etym: [OF. maugré, malgré, F. malgré. See Mal-, Malice, and Agree.]
Definition: In spite of; in opposition to; notwithstanding. A man must needs love maugre his heed. Chaucer. This mauger all the world will I keep safe. Shak.
Mau"gre, v. t.
Definition: To defy. [Obs.] J. Webster.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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