The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
PASSIONARY
Etymology
Noun
passionary (plural passionaries)
A book in which the sufferings of saints and martyrs are described
Source: Wiktionary
Pas"sion*a*ry, n. Etym: [L. passionarius: cf. F. passionaire.]
Definition: A book in which are described the sufferings of saints and martyrs. T. Warton.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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