In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CHIRRED
Verb
chirred
simple past tense and past participle of chirr
simple past tense and past participle of chirre
Source: Wiktionary
CHIRRE
Chirre, v. i. Etym: [Cf. G. girren, AS. corian to murmur, complain. *24.]
Definition: To coo, as a pigeon. [Obs.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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