In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
Lawn"y, a.
Definition: Having a lawn; characterized by a lawn or by lawns; like a lawn. Musing through the lawny park. T. Warton.
Lawn"y, a.
Definition: Made of lawn or fine linen. Bp. Hall.
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.