In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ILIAD
Iliad
(noun) a Greek epic poem (attributed to Homer) describing the siege of Troy
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Proper noun
Iliad
A famous ancient Greek epic poem about the Trojan War, attributed to Homer.
Noun
Iliad (plural Iliads)
A specific version, edition, translation, or copy of the above-mentioned Homeric text.
Any long tragic story.
Anagrams
• Lidia
Source: Wiktionary
Il"i*ad, n. Etym: [L. Ilias, -adis, Gr.
Definition: A celebrated Greek epic poem, in twenty-four books, on the destruction of Ilium, the ancient Troy. The Iliad is ascribed to Homer.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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