The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
UNGOVERNABLY
Etymology
Adverb
ungovernably (comparative more ungovernably, superlative most ungovernably)
In an ungovernable manner.
Source: Wiktionary
UNGOVERNABLE
Un*gov"ern*a*ble, a.
Definition: Not governable; not capable of being governed, ruled, or restrained; licentious; wild; unbridled; as, ungovernable passions.
– Un*gov"ern*a*bly, adv. Goldsmith.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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LEND
(verb) bestow a quality on; “Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company”; “The music added a lot to the play”; “She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings”; “This adds a light note to the program”
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