TIMEPLEASER

Etymology

Noun

timepleaser (plural timepleasers)

(obsolete) A timeserver, slavish follower of contemporary fashions

Source: Wiktionary


Time"pleas`er, n.

Definition: One who complies with prevailing opinions, whatever they may be; a timeserver. Timepleasers, flatterers, foes to nobleness. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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