The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
PARTAKES
Verb
partakes
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of partake
Anagrams
• art speak, artspeak
Source: Wiktionary
PARTAKE
Par*take", v. i. [imp. Partook; p. p. Partaken (; p. pr. & vb. n. Partaking.] Etym: [Part + take.]
1. To take a part, portion, lot, or share, in common with others; to have a share or part; to participate; to share; as, to partake of a feast with others. "Brutes partake in this faculty." Locke. When I against myself with thee partake. Shak.
2. To have something of the properties, character, or office; -- usually followed by of. The attorney of the Duchy of Lancaster partakes partly of a judge, and partly of an attorney-general. Bacon.
Par*take", v. t.
1. To partake of; to have a part or share in; to share. Let every one partake the general joy. Driden.
2. To admit to a share; to cause to participate; to give a part to. [Obs.] Spencer.
3. To distribute; to communicate. [Obs.] Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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