The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.
REB
Rebel, Reb, Johnny Reb, Johnny, greyback
(noun) ‘Johnny’ was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; ‘greyback’ derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology 1
Noun
reb (plural rebs)
(US, historical) A Confederate soldier.
Etymology 2
Noun
reb
Shortened form of Rebbe.
An honorific used by traditional Jews, much like sir and mister/Mr.
Anagrams
• 'erb, BrE, Erb, ber
Etymology
Noun
REB (uncountable)
(chiefly, in a Russian context) electronic warfare and related techniques, equipment, or troops.
Anagrams
• 'erb, BrE, Erb, ber
Proper noun
Reb
Shortened form of Rebecca.
Noun
Reb (plural Rebs)
(US) Abbreviation of Rebel.
Anagrams
• 'erb, BrE, Erb, ber
Source: Wiktionary
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