In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
EYRIES
Noun
eyries
plural of eyrie
Source: Wiktionary
EYRIE
Ey"rie, Ey"ry, n.; pl. Ey"ries. Etym: [See Aerie]
Definition: The nest of a bird of prey or other large bird that builds in a lofty place; aerie. The eagle and the stork On cliffs and cedar tops their eyries build. Milton.
EYRY
Ey"rie, Ey"ry, n.; pl. Ey"ries. Etym: [See Aerie]
Definition: The nest of a bird of prey or other large bird that builds in a lofty place; aerie. The eagle and the stork On cliffs and cedar tops their eyries build. Milton.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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