The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
SELFSEEKING
Self"-seek`ing, a.
Definition: Seeking one's own interest or happiness; selfish. Arbuthnot.
Self"-seek`ing, n.
Definition: The act or habit of seeking one's own interest or happiness; selfishness.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(noun) an intellectual hold or understanding; “a good grip on French history”; “they kept a firm grip on the two top priorities”; “he was in the grip of a powerful emotion”; “a terrible power had her in its grasp”
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