ribby (comparative more ribby, superlative most ribby)
Pertaining to or having ribs; ribbed. [from 18th c.]
Specifically, thin so as to have prominent ribs; emaciated. [from 19th c.]
(UK) Shabby, in poor condition. [from 20th c.]
Source: Wiktionary
29 May 2025
(adjective) characterized by careful evaluation and judgment; “a critical reading”; “a critical dissertation”; “a critical analysis of Melville’s writings”
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.
