In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
gamin (plural gamins)
(dated, also, attributively) A homeless boy; a male street urchin; also (more generally), a cheeky, street-smart boy.
Antonym: gamine (female)
• (homeless boy): guttersnipe, street child
• (cheeky boy): imp, rascal
• Magin, gmina, magni-, minga
Source: Wiktionary
Gam"in, n. Etym: [F.]
Definition: A neglected and untrained city boy; a young street Arab. In Japan, the gamins run after you, and say, 'Look at the Chinaman.' L. Oliphant.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 May 2025
(adverb) showing consideration and thoughtfulness; “he had thoughtfully brought with him some food to share”
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.