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.
ONSIDE
onside
(adjective) not offside; being within the prescribed area of play
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
onside (not comparable)
(sports) Not in an offside position; In the part of the playing area where one can legally play the ball, puck, etc.
On the side of a vehicle from which the driver, paddler, etc. propels it.
(bridge) Favourably located, from the point of view of the player taking a finesse.
In agreement or support; on board.
Noun
onside (plural onsides)
(sport) The portion of the playing area where one can legally play the ball, puck, etc.
The side of a vehicle on which the driver primarily propels it.
Anagrams
• Edison, Eidson, diones, does in, inodes, no side, noised
Source: Wiktionary
Recent Word Finds
Word of the Day
30 April 2024
NURSE
(verb) treat carefully; “He nursed his injured back by lying in bed several hours every afternoon”; “He nursed the flowers in his garden and fertilized them regularly”
Coffee Trivia
