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.
OUTGENERALLING
OUTGENERAL
outgeneral
(verb) surpass in generalship
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Verb
outgeneralling
present participle of outgeneral
Source: Wiktionary
OUTGENERAL
Out*gen"er*al, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Outgeneraled or Outgeneralled; p. pr. & vb. n. Outgeneraling or Outgeneralling.]
Definition: To exceed in generalship; to gain advantage over by superior military skill or executive ability; to outmaneuver. Chesterfield.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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