The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
PRONATED
Adjective
pronated (not comparable)
(anatomy) Having one’s hand rotated so that the palm faces the same direction as the knob of the elbow.
(anatomy) Having one's foot twisted so that if walking, the weight would be borne on the inner edge of the foot.
Antonyms
• supinated
Verb
pronated
simple past tense and past participle of pronate
Anagrams
• patroned
Source: Wiktionary
PRONATE
Pro"nate, a. Etym: [L. pronatus, p. p. of pronare to bend forward. See Prone.]
Definition: Somewhat prone; inclined; as, pronate trees. Kane.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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