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.
SOIREE
soiree
(noun) a party of people assembled in the evening (usually at a private house)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
soiree (plural soirees)
A formal evening party.
Source: Wiktionary
Soi`ree", n. Etym: [F., fr. soir evening, fr. L. serus late, serum late time. Cf. Serenade.]
Definition: An evening party; -- distinguished from levee, and matinée.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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