The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
WAYMARK
Etymology
Noun
waymark (plural waymarks)
A sign or symbol marked in a prominent position in an off-road location to show the track of a footpath or route; fingerpost; guidepost; milestone.
A map coordinate stored within a satellite navigation system
Source: Wiktionary
Way"mark`, n.
Definition: A mark to guide in traveling.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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