The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.
WEARIFUL
Etymology
Adjective
weariful (comparative more weariful, superlative most weariful)
Causing weariness
Very weary; exhausted
Source: Wiktionary
Wea"ri*ful, a.
Definition: Abounding in qualities which cause weariness; wearisome.
– Wea"ri*ful*ly, adv.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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