In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BLET
Etymology
Verb
blet (third-person singular simple present blets, present participle bletting, simple past and past participle bletted)
To undergo bletting, a fermentation process in certain fruit beyond ripening.
Anagrams
• Belt, belt
Source: Wiktionary
Blet, n. Etym: [F. blet, blette, a., soft from over ripeness.]
Definition: A form of decay in fruit which is overripe.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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