The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
POLYPHOTE
Pol`y*pho"tal, Pol"y*phote, a. [Poly- + Gr., , light.] (Elec.)
Definition: Pertaining to or designating arc lamps so constructed that more than one can be used on a single circuit.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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STAND
(verb) hold one’s ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright; “I am standing my ground and won’t give in!”
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