Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.
PRECINCT
precinct
(noun) a district of a city or town marked out for administrative purposes
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
precinct (plural precincts)
(chiefly, in the plural) An enclosed space having defined limits, normally marked by walls.
(UK) A pedestrianized and uncovered shopping area.
(US, law enforcement) A subdivision of a city under the jurisdiction of a specific group of police; the police station situated in that district.
(US) A subdivision of a city or town for the purposes of voting and representation in city or town government. In cities, precincts may be grouped into wards.
Source: Wiktionary
Pre"cinct, n. Etym: [LL. praecinctum, fr. L. praecingere, praecinctum, to gird about, to encompass; prae before + cingere to gird, surround. See Pre-, and Cincture.]
1. The limit or exterior line encompassing a place; a boundary; a confine; limit of jurisdiction or authority; -- often in the plural; as, the precincts of a state. "The precincts of light." Milton.
2. A district within certain boundaries; a minor territorial or jurisdictional division; as, an election precinct; a school precinct.
3. A parish or prescribed territory attached to a church, and taxed for its support. [U.S.] The parish, or precinct, shall proceed to a new choice. Laws of Massachusetts.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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