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.
OBFIRMATE
Ob*firm", Ob*firm"ate, v. t. Etym: [L. obfirmatus, p.p. of obfirmare to make steadfast. See Ob-, and Firm, v. t.]
Definition: To make firm; to harden in resolution. [Obs.] Bp. Hall. Sheldon.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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