Some 16th-century Italian clergymen tried to ban coffee because they believed it to be “satanic.” However, Pope Clement VII loved coffee so much that he lifted the ban and had coffee baptized in 1600.
OBSERVANT
observant
(adjective) paying close attention especially to details
observant, law-abiding
(adjective) (of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs; “law-abiding citizens”; “observant of the speed limit”
observant, observing
(adjective) quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
observant (comparative more observant, superlative most observant)
Alert and paying close attention; watchful.
Diligently attentive in observing a law, custom, duty or principle; regardful; mindful.
Antonyms
• nonobservant
• unobservant
Anagrams
• bevatrons, obversant
Noun
Observant (plural Observants)
A member of a Franciscan order that strictly observes the rules of St. Francis.
Synonyms
• Observantine
Anagrams
• bevatrons, obversant
Source: Wiktionary
Ob*serv"ant, a. Etym: [L. observans, -anits, p. pr. of observare: cf. F. observant. See Observe.]
1. Taking notice; viewing or noticing attentively; watchful; attentive; as, an observant spectator; observant habits. Wandering from clime to clime observant stray'd. Pope.
2. Submissively attentive; obediently watchful; regardful; mindful; obedient (to); -- with of, as, to be observant of rules. We are told how observant Alexander was of his master Aristotle. Sir K. Digby.
Ob*serv"ant, n.
1. One who observes forms and rules. [Obs.] Hooker.
2. A sycophantic servant. [Obs.] Silly ducking observants, That stretch their duties nicely. Shak.
3. (R.C.Ch.)
Definition: An Observantine.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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