In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
geordie
(noun) the nonstandard dialect of natives of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Geordie
(noun) a native of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Geor"die, n.
Definition: A name given by miners to George Stephenson's safety lamp. Raymond.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
24 November 2024
(noun) a person (usually but not necessarily a woman) who is thoroughly disliked; “she said her son thought Hillary was a bitch”
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.