In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
HITHE
Etymology
Noun
hithe (plural hithes)
(obsolete) A landing-place on a river; a harbour or small port.
Source: Wiktionary
Hithe, n. Etym: [AS. hHide to conceal.]
Definition: A port or small haven; -- used in composition; as, Lambhithe, now Lambeth. Pennant.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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18 April 2024
MOTIVE
(adjective) impelling to action; “it may well be that ethical language has primarily a motivative function”- Arthur Pap; “motive pleas”; “motivating arguments”
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