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.
RUNAWAY
runaway
(adjective) completely out of control; “runaway inflation”
runaway, blowout, romp, laugher, shoo-in, walkaway
(noun) an easy victory
fugitive, runaway, fleer
(noun) someone who flees from an uncongenial situation; “fugitives from the sweatshops”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
runaway (plural runaways)
A person or animal that runs away or has run away; a person, animal, or organization that escapes captivity or restrictions.
A vehicle (especially, a train) that is out of control.
(usually attributive) An object or process that is out of control or out of equilibrium.
The act of running away, especially of a horse or teams.
An overwhelming victory.
Adjective
runaway (comparative more runaway, superlative most runaway)
Having run away; escaped; fugitive
(of a horse or other animal) having escaped from the control of the rider or driver
Pertaining to or accomplished by running away or eloping
Easily won, as a contest
unchecked; rampant
(informal) deserting or revolting against one's group, duties, expected conduct, or the like, especially to establish or join a rival group, change one's life drastically, etc.
Source: Wiktionary
Run"a*way`, n.
1. One who, or that which, flees from danger, duty, restraint, etc.; a fugitive. Thou runaway, thou coward, art thou fled Shak.
2. The act of running away, esp. of a horse or teams; as, there was a runaway yesterday.
Run"a*way`, a.
1. Running away; fleeing from danger, duty, restraint, etc.; as, runaway soldiers; a runaway horse.
2. Accomplished by running away or elopment, or during flight; as, a runaway marriage. 3. (a) Won by a long lead; as, a runaway victory. (b) Very successful; accomplishing success quickly; as, a runaway bestseller.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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EARTHSHAKING
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