In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
GEMS
Noun
gems
plural of gem
Verb
gems
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of gem
Anagrams
• EGMs, MEGs, MGEs, Megs, megs, smeg
Noun
Gems
plural of Gem
Anagrams
• EGMs, MEGs, MGEs, Megs, megs, smeg
Noun
GEMs
plural of GEM
Anagrams
• EGMs, MEGs, MGEs, Megs, megs, smeg
Source: Wiktionary
Gems, n. Etym: [G.] (Zoöl.)
Definition: The chamois.
GEM
Gem, n. Etym: [OE. gemme precious stone, F. gemme, fr. L. gemma a precious stone, bud.]
1. (Bot.)
Definition: A bud. From the joints of thy prolific stem A swelling knot is raised called a gem. Denham.
2. A precious stone of any kind, as the ruby, emerald, topaz, sapphire, beryl, spinel, etc., especially when cut and polished for ornament; a jewel. Milton.
3. Anything of small size, or expressed within brief limits, which is regarded as a gem on account of its beauty or value, as a small picture, a verse of poetry, a witty or wise saying. Artificial gem, an imitation of a gem, made of glass colored with metallic oxide. Cf. Paste, and Strass.
Gem v. t. [imp. & p. p. Gemmed; p. pr. & vb. n. Gemming]
1. To put forth in the form of buds. "Gemmed their blossoms." [R.] Milton.
2. To adorn with gems or precious stones.
3. To embellish or adorn, as with gems; as, a foliage gemmed with dewdrops. England is . . . gemmed with castles and palaces. W. Irving.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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