In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
JENNIES
Noun
jennies
plural of jenny
Anagrams
• jinnees
Noun
Jennies
plural of Jenny
Anagrams
• jinnees
Source: Wiktionary
JENNY
Jen"ny, n.; pl. Jennies (.
1. A familiar or pet form of the proper name Jane.
2. (Zoöl.)
Definition: A familiar name of the European wren. Jenny ass (Zoöl.), a female ass.
Jen"ny, n. Etym: [A corruption of gin an engine; influenced by Jenny, the proper name. See Gin an engine, and cf. Ginny-carriage.]
Definition: A machine for spinning a number of threads at once, -- used in factories.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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