In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
RESOLUTEST
Adjective
resolutest
superlative form of resolute: most resolute
Source: Wiktionary
RESOLUTE
Res"o*lute (rz"-lt), a. Etym: [Cf. F. résolu. The L. resolutus (p. p. of resolvere) means, relaxed, enervated, effeminate. See Resolve, v. t. & i.]
1. Having a decided purpose; determined; resolved; fixed in a determination; hence, bold; firm; steady. Edward is at hand, Ready to fight; therefore be resolute. Shak.
2. Convinced; satisfied; sure. [Obs.]
3. Resolving, or explaining; as, the Resolute Doctor Durand. [Obs.]
Syn.
– Determined; decided; fixed; steadfast; steady; constant; persevering; firm; bold; unshaken.
Res"o*lute (rz"-lt), n.
1. One who [Obs.] Shak.
2. Redelivery; repayment. [Obs.] "Yearly resolutes, deductions, and payments." Bp. Burnet.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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