The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
STOCKBROKER
stockbroker
(noun) an agent in the buying and selling of stocks and bonds
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
stockbroker (plural stockbrokers)
(finance) A person who buys and sells shares (stock) on a stock exchange on behalf of clients. May also provide investment advice and/or company information, depending on the level of service offered (or chosen by the client).
Hyponyms
• bucket shop
• wirehouse
Source: Wiktionary
Stock"bro`ker, n.
Definition: A broker who deals in stocks.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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