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.
OUTBRIBING
Verb
outbribing
present participle of outbribe
Source: Wiktionary
OUTBRIBE
Out*bribe", v. t.
Definition: To surpass in bribing.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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