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.
TITANICALLY
Etymology
Adverb
titanically (comparative more titanically, superlative most titanically)
To a titanic extent.
Source: Wiktionary
TITANIC
Ti*tan"ic, a.
Definition: Of or relating to Titans, or fabled giants of ancient mythology; hence, enormous in size or strength; as, Titanic structures.
Ti*tan"ic, a. Etym: [Cf. F. titanique.] (Chem.)
Definition: Of or pertaining to titanium; derived from, or containing, titanium; specifically, designating those compounds of titanium in which it has a higher valence as contrasted with the titanous compounds. Titanic acid (Chem.), a white amorphous powder, Ti.(OH)4, obtained by decomposing certain titanates; -- called also normal titanic acid. By extension, any one of a series of derived acids, called also metatitanic acid, polytitanic acid, etc.
– Titanic iron ore. (Min.) See Menaccanite.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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