theodicy
(noun) the branch of theology that defends God’s goodness and justice in the face of the existence of evil
Source: WordNet® 3.1
theodicy (plural theodicies)
(theology, philosophy) A justification of a deity or of particular attributes of a deity; specifically, a justification of the existence of evil and suffering in the world; a work or discourse justifying the ways of God.
Source: Wiktionary
The*od"i*cy, n. Etym: [NL. theodicæa, fr. Gr. théodicée.]
1. A vindication of the justice of God in ordaining or permitting natural and moral evil.
2. That department of philosophy which treats of the being, perfections, and government of God, and the immortality of the soul. Krauth-Fleming.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
7 March 2025
(noun) chafing between two skin surfaces that are in contact (as in the armpit or under the breasts or between the thighs)
The first coffee-house in Mecca dates back to the 1510s. The beverage was in Turkey by the 1530s. It appeared in Europe circa 1515-1519 and was introduced to England by 1650. By 1675 the country had more than 3,000 coffee houses, and coffee had replaced beer as a breakfast drink.