Some 16th-century Italian clergymen tried to ban coffee because they believed it to be “satanic.” However, Pope Clement VII loved coffee so much that he lifted the ban and had coffee baptized in 1600.
taker
(noun) one who takes a bet or wager
taker
(noun) one who accepts an offer
Source: WordNet® 3.1
taker (plural takers)
One who takes something.
A person or thing that takes or receives, often more than he or she gives.
One who is willing to participate in, or buy, something.
• (one who takes): See Thesaurus:taker
• (one who takes): See Thesaurus:giver
• Akter, kerat-, tarek, trake
Source: Wiktionary
Tak"er, n.
Definition: One who takes or receives; one who catches or apprehended.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 December 2024
(noun) Australian tree having hard white timber and glossy green leaves with white flowers followed by one-seeded glossy blue fruit
Some 16th-century Italian clergymen tried to ban coffee because they believed it to be “satanic.” However, Pope Clement VII loved coffee so much that he lifted the ban and had coffee baptized in 1600.