In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ERSE
Gaelic, Goidelic, Erse
(noun) any of several related languages of the Celts in Ireland and Scotland
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Erse, n. Etym: [A modification of Irish, OE. Irishe.]
Definition: A name sometimes given to that dialect of the Celtic which is spoken in the Highlands of Scotland; -- called, by the Highlanders, Gaelic.
Erse, a.
Definition: Of or pertaining to the Celtic race in the Highlands of Scotland, or to their language.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(verb) conform one’s action or practice to; “keep appointments”; “she never keeps her promises”; “We kept to the original conditions of the contract”
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