In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CURTSIED
CURTSY
curtsy, bob
(verb) make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect; “She curtsied when she shook the Queen’s hand”
curtsy, curtsey
(verb) bend the knees in a gesture of respectful greeting
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Verb
curtsied
simple past tense and past participle of curtsy
Anagrams
• crudites, crudités, curdiest, decruits
Source: Wiktionary
CURTSY
Curt"sy (krt"s), n.
Definition: Same as Courtesy, an act of respect.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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