Coffee is the second largest traded commodity in the world, next to crude oil. It’s also one of the oldest commodities, with over 2.25 billion cups of coffee consumed worldwide daily.
PLACEMAN
placeman, placeseeker
(noun) a disparaging term for an appointee
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
placeman (plural placemen)
(UK politics, derogatory) One appointed to an office, especially in government, as a reward for political or other support; an appointee, a yes-man.
Source: Wiktionary
Place"man, n.; pl. Placemen (.
Definition: One who holds or occupies a place; one who has office under government. Sir W. Scott.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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POPULATED
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