In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
leigers
plural of leiger
• Geisler, Giesler, Reigels, Reigles, Riegels, Riegles, Seigler, Siegler, liegers, reigles, riegels
Source: Wiktionary
Lei"ger, n. Etym: [See Leger, and Ledger.]
Definition: See Leger, n., 2. [Obs.] Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
26 November 2024
(noun) (music) playing in a different key from the key intended; moving the pitch of a piece of music upwards or downwards
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.