The New York Stock Exchange started out as a coffee house.
Per"i*o*ple, n. Etym: [F. périople, from Gr. (Anat.)
Definition: The external smooth horny layer of the hoof of the horse and allied animals.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
3 June 2025
(noun) (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business; “he is the owner of a chain of restaurants”
The New York Stock Exchange started out as a coffee house.