The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
PLATEMARK
Etymology
Noun
platemark (plural platemarks)
A mark or emblem stamped upon gold or silver plate, to indicate the place of manufacture, the degree of purity, etc.
Source: Wiktionary
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10 May 2025
BEATIFY
(verb) declare (a dead person) to be blessed; the first step of achieving sainthood; “On Sunday, the martyr will be beatified by the Vatican”
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