In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
GEASON
Etymology
Adjective
geason (comparative more geason, superlative most geason)
(rare or dialectal) Rare; uncommon; scarce.
(UK dialectal) Difficult to procure; scant; sparing.
(rare or dialectal) Unusual; wonderful.
Synonyms
• (rare, uncommon, scarce): infrequent, raresome, selcouth; see also rare
Anagrams
• Ganoes, Genaos, agones, genoas
Source: Wiktionary
Gea"son, a. Etym: [OE. gesen, geson, rare, scanty, AS. g barren, wanting. Cf. Geest.]
Definition: Rare; wonderful. [Obs.] Spenser.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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