In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
JANITRIXES
Noun
janitrixes
plural of janitrix
Source: Wiktionary
JANITRIX
Jan"i*tress, Jan"i*trix, n. Etym: [L. janitrix. See Janitor.]
Definition: A female janitor.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
Word of the Day
26 November 2024
TRANSPOSITION
(noun) (music) playing in a different key from the key intended; moving the pitch of a piece of music upwards or downwards
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