The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
PAYMASTER
paymaster
(noun) a person in charge of paying wages
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
paymaster (plural paymasters)
An official in charge of payments to employees, troops, etc.
A person or body which demands loyalty or services in return for payment (especially as paid in advance).
Source: Wiktionary
Pay"mas`ter, n.
Definition: One who pays; one who compensates, rewards, or requites; specifically, an officer or agent of a government, a corporation, or an employer, whose duty it is to pay salaries, wages, etc., and keep account of the same.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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