In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FRESHNESSES
Noun
freshnesses
plural of freshness
Source: Wiktionary
FRESHNESS
Fresh"ness, n.
Definition: The state of being fresh. The Scots had the advantage both for number and freshness of men. Hayward. And breathe the freshness of the open air. Dryden. Her cheeks their freshness lose and wonted grace. Granville.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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19 November 2024
SALTWORT
(noun) bushy plant of Old World salt marshes and sea beaches having prickly leaves; burned to produce a crude soda ash
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