In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ANKER
Etymology
Noun
anker (plural ankers)
(obsolete) A measure of wine or spirit equal to 10 gallons; a barrel of this capacity.
Anagrams
• Karen, knare, naker, ranke
Source: Wiktionary
An"ker, n. Etym: [D. anker: cf. LL. anceria, ancheria.]
Definition: A liquid measure in various countries of Europe. The Dutch anker, formerly also used in England, contained about 10 of the old wine gallons, or 8
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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