In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
hailstorm
(noun) a storm during which hail falls
Source: WordNet® 3.1
hailstorm (plural hailstorms)
Alternative spelling of hail storm
Source: Wiktionary
Hail"storm`, n.
Definition: A storm accompanied with hail; a shower of hail.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
25 November 2024
(noun) infestation with slender threadlike roundworms (filaria) deposited under the skin by the bite of black fleas; when the eyes are involved it can result in blindness; common in Africa and tropical America
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.