In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
COLLIES
Noun
collies
plural of collie
Verb
collies
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of colly
Proper noun
Collies
plural of Collie
Source: Wiktionary
COLLIE
Col"lie, n. Etym: [Gael. cuilean whelp, puppy, dog.] (Zoöl.)
Definition: The Scotch shepherd dog. There are two breeds, the rough-haired and smooth-haired. It is remarkable for its intelligence, displayed especially in caring for flocks. [Written also colly, colley.]
COLLY
Col"ly, n. Etym: [From Coal.]
Definition: The black grime or soot of coal. [Obs.] Burton.
Col"ly, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Collied; p. pr. & vb. n. Collying.]
Definition: To render black or dark, as of with coal smut; to begrime. [Archaic.] Thou hast not collied thy face enough. B. Jonson. Brief as the lighting in the collied night. Shak.
Col"ly, n.
Definition: A kind of dog. See Collie.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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