In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BOURREE
Noun
bourree (plural bourrees)
Alternative spelling of bourrée
Source: Wiktionary
Bour*rée, n. Etym: [F.] (Mus.)
Definition: An old French dance tune in common time.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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14 November 2024
FRISK
(noun) the act of searching someone for concealed weapons or illegal drugs; “he gave the suspect a quick frisk”
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