In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
EMEROD
Etymology
Noun
emerod (plural emerods)
A haemorrhoid; an affliction mentioned in the Bible usually interpreted as a haemorrhoid.
Usage notes
Maintained in occasional referential usage due to its use in the 1611 King James Bible (in Deuteronomy and 1 Samuel).
Anagrams
• Edmore, Medero, moered
Source: Wiktionary
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23 January 2025
LEFT
(adjective) being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the west when facing north; “my left hand”; “left center field”; “the left bank of a river is bank on your left side when you are facing downstream”
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