In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
INCUSES
Noun
incuses
plural of incuse
Verb
incuses
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of incuse
Anagrams
• scenius
Source: Wiktionary
INCUS
In"cus, n. Etym: [L., anvil.]
1. An anvil.
2. (Anat.)
Definition: One of the small bones in the tympanum of the ear; the anvil bone. See Ear.
3. (Zoöl.)
Definition: The central portion of the armature of the pharynx in the Rotifera.
INCUSE
In*cuse", a. Etym: [See Incuse, v. t.] (Numismatics)
Definition: Cut or stamped in, or hollowed out by engraving. "Irregular incuse square." Dr. W. Smith.
In*cuse", In*cuss", v. t. Etym: [L. incussus, p. p. of incutere to strike. See 1st In-, and Concuss.]
Definition: To form, or mold, by striking or stamping, as a coin or medal.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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