The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
SMARTEN
Etymology
Verb
smarten (third-person singular simple present smartens, present participle smartening, simple past and past participle smartened)
(transitive) To make smarter in appearance; to refurbish or spruce up.
(transitive) To increase the speed of (one's travel on foot, etc.).
(transitive) To augment with computer technology.
Synonym: computerize
Anagrams
• Arments, artsmen, martens, raments, sarment, starmen
Source: Wiktionary
Smart"en, v. t.
Definition: To make smart or spruce; -- usually with up. [Colloq.] She had to go and smarten herself up somewhat. W. Black.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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