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.
THROUGHOUT
throughout, end-to-end
(adverb) from first to last; “the play was excellent end-to-end”
passim, throughout
(adverb) used to refer to cited works
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Preposition
throughout
In every part of; all through.
Synonyms: across, amidst, during
Adverb
throughout (not comparable)
(obsolete) Completely through, right the way through.
In every part; everywhere.
During an entire period of time, the whole time.
Source: Wiktionary
Through*out", prep.
Definition: Quite through; from one extremity to the other of; also, every part of; as, to search throughout the house. Nor to their idle orbs doth sight appear Of sun, or moon, or star, throughout the year. Milton.
Through*out", adv.
Definition: In every part; as, the cloth was of a piece throughout.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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FELLOW
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