In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
AFEARD
Etymology
Adjective
afeard (comparative more afeard, superlative most afeard)
(archaic) afraid
Anagrams
• afared
Source: Wiktionary
A*feard", p. a. Etym: [OE. afered, AS. af, p. p. of af to frighten; a- (cf. Goth. us-, Ger. er-, orig. meaning out) + fran to frighten. See Fear.]
Definition: Afraid. [Obs.] Be not afeard; the isle is full of noises. Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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