In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
JEHU
Etymology
Proper noun
Jehu
A king of Israel in the 9th century B.C.
Etymology
From Jehu, son of Nimshi. 2 Kings 9:20
Noun
jehu (plural jehus)
(colloquial) A coachman; a driver; especially, one who drives furiously.
Source: Wiktionary
Je"hu, n. Etym: [From Jehu, son of Nimshi. 2 Kings ix. 20.]
Definition: A coachman; a driver; especially, one who drives furiously. [Colloq.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(adjective) existing or residing as an inner activating spirit or force or principle; “an indwelling divinity”; “an indwelling goodness”
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