YAWLRIGGED

Yawl"-rigged", a. (Naut.)

Definition: Having two masts with fore-and-aft sails, but differing from a schooner in that the after mast is very small, and stepped as far aft as possible. See Illustration in Appendix.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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PROSCENIUM

(noun) the part of a modern theater stage between the curtain and the orchestra (i.e., in front of the curtain)


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Coffee Trivia

International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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