“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States
SQUINCHED
squinched, squinting
(adjective) having eyes half closed in order to see better; “squinched eyes”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Verb
squinched
simple past tense and past participle of squinch
Source: Wiktionary
SQUINCH
Squinch, n. Etym: [Corrupted fr. sconce.] (Arch.)
Definition: A small arch thrown across the corner of a square room to support a superimposed mass, as where an octagonal spire or drum rests upon a square tower; -- called also sconce, and sconcheon.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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PRESTIGE
(noun) a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.; “he wanted to achieve power and prestige”
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