Reak, n. [Wrack seaweed.]
Definition: A rush. [Obs.] "Feeds on reaks and reeds." Drant.
Reak, n. Etym: [Cf. Icel. hrekkr, or E. wreak vengeance.]
Definition: A prank. [Obs.] "They play such reaks." Beau & Fl.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 November 2024
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”
The first coffee-house in Mecca dates back to the 1510s. The beverage was in Turkey by the 1530s. It appeared in Europe circa 1515-1519 and was introduced to England by 1650. By 1675 the country had more than 3,000 coffee houses, and coffee had replaced beer as a breakfast drink.
