spirituous, spiritous
(adjective) containing or of the nature of alcohol; “spiritous beverages”; “spirituous liquors”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
spiritous (comparative more spiritous, superlative most spiritous)
spirituous
high-spirited
of the nature of spirit
pure; ardent
Source: Wiktionary
Spir"it*ous, a. Etym: [Cf. Spirituous.]
1. Like spirit; refined; defecated; pure. [R.] More refined, more spirituous and pure. Milton.
2. Ardent; active. [R.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
5 November 2024
(verb) draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; “The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote”
International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.
