“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States
Sche"sis, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. Scheme.]
1. General state or disposition of the body or mind, or of one thing with regard to other things; habitude. [Obs.] Norris.
2. (Rhet.)
Definition: A figure of speech whereby the mental habitude of an adversary or opponent is feigned for the purpose of arguing against him. Crabb.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
7 May 2025
(noun) a person who is employed to deliver messages or documents; “he sent a runner over with the contract”
“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States