In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DEBRIS
debris, dust, junk, rubble, detritus
(noun) the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
debris (uncountable)
Rubble, wreckage, scattered remains of something destroyed.
Litter and discarded refuse.
The ruins of a broken-down structure
(geology) Large rock fragments left by a melting glacier etc.
Synonyms
• (scattered remains of something destroyed): See also debris
• (discarded refuse): See also trash
• (ruins of a broken-down structure): ruins
• (large rock fragments)
Anagrams
• Brides, biders, birdes, brides, rebids, sibred
Source: Wiktionary
Dé`bris", n. Etym: [F., fr. pref. dé- (L. dis) + briser to break, shatter; perh. of Celtic origin.]
1. (Geol.)
Definition: Broken and detached fragments, taken collectively; especially, fragments detached from a rock or mountain, and piled up at the base.
2. Rubbish, especially such as results from the destruction of anything; remains; ruins.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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