The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
TOREUTIC
Etymology
Adjective
toreutic (not comparable)
(arts) In relief; relating to sculpture in relief, especially of metal.
Relating to chasing such as surface ornamentation in metal.
Source: Wiktionary
To*reu"tic, a. Etym: [Gr. (Sculp.)
Definition: In relief; pertaining to sculpture in relief, especially of metal; also, pertaining to chasing such as surface ornamentation in metal.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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