In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BRIN
Proper noun
Brin (plural Brins)
A surname.
Statistics
• According to the 2010 United States Census, Brin is the 29279th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 808 individuals. Brin is most common among White (85.52%) individuals.
Anagrams
• IBNR, RNIB
Etymology
Noun
brin (plural brins)
One of the radiating sticks of a fan. The outermost are larger and longer, and are called panaches.
A single silkworm thread extruded from the gland, before it has formed a bave.
Anagrams
• IBNR, RNIB
Source: Wiktionary
Brin, n. Etym: [F.]
Definition: One of the radiating sticks of a fan. The outermost are larger and longer, and are called panaches. Knight.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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