palliator (plural palliators)
An apologist; one who justifies or excuses atrocities by citing extenuating circumstances or positive aspects.
Someone or something that palliates; A person or thing that sooths or reduces difficulties.
(medicine) A medical professional who provides palliative care.
(medicine) A device that allows a patient to control the amount of pain medication that is added into an intravenous drip; infusion pump.
Source: Wiktionary
3 March 2025
(verb) hold one’s ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright; “I am standing my ground and won’t give in!”
The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.
