OCTOBER

October, Oct

(noun) the month following September and preceding November

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Oc*to"ber, n. Etym: [L., the eighth month of the primitive Roman year, which began in March, fr. octo eight: cf.F. Octobre. See Octave.]

1. The tenth month of the year, containing thirty-one days.

2. Ale or cider made in that month. The country gentlemen had a posset or drink they called October. Emerson.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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2 May 2025

MINESHAFT

(noun) excavation consisting of a vertical or sloping passageway for finding or mining ore or for ventilating a mine


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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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