In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DURING
Etymology
Preposition
during
For all of a given time interval.
At any time or period within a given time interval.
Verb
during
present participle of dure
Anagrams
• Durgin, ungird
Etymology
Proper noun
During
(rare) A surname.
Anagrams
• Durgin, ungird
Source: Wiktionary
Dur"ing, prep. Etym: [Orig., p. pr. of dure.]
Definition: In the time of; as long as the action or existence of; as, during life; during the space of a year.
DURE
Dure, a. Etym: [L. durus; akin to Ir. & Gael. dur , stubborn, W. dir certain, sure, cf. Gr.
Definition: Hard; harsh; severe; rough; toilsome. [R.] The winter is severe, and life is dure and rude. W. H. Russell.
Dure, v. i. Etym: [F. durer, L. durare to harden, be hardened, to endure, last, fr. durus hard. See Dure, a.]
Definition: To last; to continue; to endure. [Obs.] Sir W. Raleigh. Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while. Matt. xiii. 21.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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