In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
lads
plural of lad
(Northern England, Geordie, Ireland) A group of friends, regardless of gender. Often the lads.
• ADLs, ADSL, ALDS, DALs, LDAs, dals
Source: Wiktionary
Lad, obs. p. p.
Definition: of Lead, to guide Chaucer.
Lad, n. Etym: [OE. ladde, of Celtic origin; cf. W. , Ir. lath. (. Cf. Lass.]
1. A boy; a youth; a stripling. "Cupid is a knavish lad." Shak. There is a lad here, which hath fire barley loaves and two small fishes. John vi. 9.
2. A companion; a comrade; a mate. Lad's love. (Bot.) See Boy's love, under Boy.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
29 May 2025
(adjective) characterized by careful evaluation and judgment; “a critical reading”; “a critical dissertation”; “a critical analysis of Melville’s writings”
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.