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.
PANCRATIC
Etymology
Adjective
pancratic (comparative more pancratic, superlative most pancratic)
(optometry) Having all or many degrees of power; having a great range of power; said of an eyepiece made adjustable so as to give a varying magnifying power.
Relating to the athletic contest called the pancratium.
Synonyms: pancratian, pancratical
Anagrams
• panarctic
Source: Wiktionary
Pan*crat"ic, a. Etym: [Gr. (Opt.)
Definition: Having all or many degrees of power; having a great range of power; -- said of an eyepiece made adjustable so as to give a varying magnifying power.
Pan*crat"ic, Pan*crat"ic*al, a. Etym: [See Pancratium.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to the pancratium; athletic. Sir T. Browne
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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