sangfroid (usually uncountable, plural sangfroids)
Composure, self-possession or imperturbability especially when in a dangerous situation.
Synonyms: aplomb, poise, unflappability
Source: Wiktionary
Sang`-froid", n. Etym: [F., cold blood.]
Definition: Freedom from agitation or excitement of mind; coolness in trying circumstances; indifference; calmness. Burke.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
7 November 2024
(verb) remove by or as if by rubbing or erasing; “Please erase the formula on the blackboard--it is wrong!”
Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Studies from the National Institute of Health (US) have shown that virtually all decaf coffee types contain caffeine. A 236-ml (8-oz) cup of decaf coffee contains up to 7 mg of caffeine, whereas a regular cup provided 70-140 mg.
