The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
NECROMANTICALLY
Etymology
Adverb
necromantically (not comparable)
By means of necromancy.
Source: Wiktionary
NECROMANTIC
Nec`ro*man"tic, n.
Definition: Conjuration. [R.] With all the necromantics of their art. Young.
Nec`ro*man"tic, Nec`ro*man"tic*al, a.
Definition: Of or pertaining to necromancy; performed by necromancy.
– Nec`ro*man"tic*al*ly, adv.
NECROMANTICAL
Nec`ro*man"tic, Nec`ro*man"tic*al, a.
Definition: Of or pertaining to necromancy; performed by necromancy.
– Nec`ro*man"tic*al*ly, adv.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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