The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
UNCLEWING
Verb
unclewing
present participle of unclew
Source: Wiktionary
UNCLEW
Un*clew", v. t. Etym: [1st pref. un- + clew.]
Definition: To unwind, unfold, or untie; hence, to undo; to ruin. Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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