In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
Ge*oph"i*la, n. pl. Etym: [NL., from Gr. (Zoöl.)
Definition: The division of Mollusca which includes the land snails and slugs.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
2 May 2024
(verb) leave or give by will after one’s death; “My aunt bequeathed me all her jewelry”; “My grandfather left me his entire estate”
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.