In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FORMERET
For`me*ret", n. Etym: [F.] (Arch.)
Definition: One of the half ribs against the walls in a ceiling vaulted with ribs.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(adjective) (of sleep) deep and complete; “a heavy sleep”; “fell into a profound sleep”; “a sound sleeper”; “deep wakeless sleep”
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