In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DETOURS
Noun
detours
plural of detour
Verb
detours
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of detour
Anagrams
• Stouder, dourest, douters, redouts, rousted
Source: Wiktionary
DETOUR
De`tour", n. Etym: [F. détour, fr. détourner to turn aside; pref. dé- (L. dis-) + tourner to turn. See Turn.]
Definition: A turning; a circuitous route; a deviation from a direct course; as, the detours of the Mississippi.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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