In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FON
Proper noun
Fon
A language of Benin and Togo, specifically, in the southern regions corresponding to the former kingdom of Dahomey. Also known as Fongbe or Fɔngbe, it is part of the Gbe family of West African languages.
Anagrams
• NOF, OFN, ONF.
Etymology 1
Noun
fon (plural fons)
(obsolete) A fool or idiot.
Etymology 2
Noun
fon (plural fons)
A chieftain or king of a region of Cameroon.
Anagrams
• NOF, OFN, ONF.
Source: Wiktionary
Fon, n. Etym: [Of Scand. origin; cf. Icel. fani silly, fana to act silly, Sw. fĂĄne fool. Cf. Fond, a.]
Definition: A fool; an idiot. [Obs.] Chaucer.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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CRITICAL
(adjective) characterized by careful evaluation and judgment; “a critical reading”; “a critical dissertation”; “a critical analysis of Melville’s writings”
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