In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
Fore`-top*gal"lant ( or ), a. (Naut.)
Definition: Designating the mast, sail, yard, etc., above the topmast; as, the fore-topgallant sail. See Sail.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
28 October 2024
(noun) a group of artists and writers with real or pretended artistic or intellectual aspirations and usually an unconventional life style
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.