In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
HIGHWAY
highway, main road
(noun) a major road for any form of motor transport
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
highway (plural highways)
A main, direct public road, especially a multi-lane, high speed thoroughfare connecting major population centers.
(legal, rail) Any public road for vehicular traffic.
Synonyms
• hwy. (abbreviation)
Hyponyms
• (main public road): expressway, motorway
Source: Wiktionary
High"way`, n.
Definition: A road or way open to the use of the public; a main road or thoroughfare.
Syn.
– Way; road; path; course.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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