“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States
Ten"ent, n. Etym: [L. tenent they hold, 3d pers. pl. pres. of tenere.]
Definition: A tenet. [Obs.] Bp. Sanderson.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
24 March 2025
(adjective) (music) marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply; “staccato applause”; “a staccato command”; “staccato notes”
“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States