The New York Stock Exchange started out as a coffee house.
petcock
(noun) regulator consisting of a small cock or faucet or valve for letting out air or releasing compression or draining
Source: WordNet® 3.1
petcock (plural petcocks)
A small valve, spout, or faucet operated by hand, usually used to release pressure or drain fluid. [from 19th c.]
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20 June 2025
(adjective) marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself; “a modest apartment”; “too modest to wear his medals”
The New York Stock Exchange started out as a coffee house.