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.
MIFFING
Verb
miffing
present participle of miff
Source: Wiktionary
MIFF
Miff, n. Etym: [Cf. Prov. G. muff sullenness, sulkiness, muffen to be silky, muffĂŻg sullen, pouting.]
Definition: A petty falling out; a tiff; a quarrel; offense. Fielding.
Miff, v. t.
Definition: To offend slightly. [Colloq.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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