In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
TONNEAU
Etymology
Noun
tonneau (plural tonneaus or tonneaux)
The rear body or compartment of some types of motor vehicle, especially one containing seats for passengers.
An old-style open passenger vehicle with a tonneau (rear compartment with seats).
Clipping of tonneau cover.
Source: Wiktionary
Ton`neau", n.; pl. Tonneaux (#). [F.]
1. In France, a light-wheeled vehicle with square or rounded body and rear entrance.
2. (Automobiles) Orig., the after part of the body with entrance at the rear (as in vehicle in def. 1); now, one with sides closing in the seat or seats and entered by a door usually at the side, also, the entire body of an automobile having such an after part.
3. = Tonne.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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HEEDLESS
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