In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CHIRKS
Verb
chirks
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of chirk
Anagrams
• Kirsch, kirsch
Source: Wiktionary
CHIRK
Chirk, v. i. Etym: [Cf. Chirp, also Creak.]
1. To shriek; to gnash; to utter harsh or shrill cries. [Obs.] All full of chirkyng was that sorry place. Cheucer.
2. To chirp like a bird. [Obs.] Chaucer.
Chirk, v. t.
Definition: To cheer; to enliven; as, to chirk one up. [Colloq. New Eng. ]
Chirk, a. Etym: [From Chirk, v. i.]
Definition: Lively; cheerful; in good spirits. [Colloq. New Eng.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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