The New York Stock Exchange started out as a coffee house.
Pre*cel", v. t. & i. Etym: [See Precellence.]
Definition: To surpass; to excel; to exceed. [Obs.] Howell.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
28 May 2025
(noun) a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing; “an air of mystery”; “the house had a neglected air”; “an atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate’s headquarters”; “the place had an aura of romance”
The New York Stock Exchange started out as a coffee house.