The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.
THEISTS
Etymology
From Greek Θεϊσμός
Noun
theists
plural of theist
Source: Wiktionary
THEIST
The"ist, n. Etym: [Cf. F. théiste. See Theism.]
Definition: One who believes in the existence of a God; especially, one who believes in a personal God; -- opposed to atheist.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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