rictuses
plural of rictus
• citruses, crusties, curtsies
Source: Wiktionary
Ric"tus, n. Etym: [L., the aperture of the mouth.]
Definition: The gape of the mouth, as of birds; -- often resricted to the corners of the mouth.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
14 November 2024
(noun) the act of searching someone for concealed weapons or illegal drugs; “he gave the suspect a quick frisk”
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.
