The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
ORTHOPEDICAL
orthopedic, orthopaedic, orthopedical
(adjective) of or relating to orthopedics; “orthopedic shoes”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
orthopedical (comparative more orthopedical, superlative most orthopedical)
(American spelling) Alternative form of orthopaedical
Source: Wiktionary
Or`tho*ped"ic, Or`tho*ped"ic*al, a. (Med.)
Definition: Pertaining to, or employed in, orthopedy; relating to the prevention or cure of deformities of children, or, in general, of the human body at any age; as, orthopedic surgery; an orthopedic hospital.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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