In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
LEMES
LEME
Leme, n. Etym: [OE. leem, leme, leam, AS. leóma light, brightness; akin to E. light, n. sq. root122.]
Definition: A ray or glimmer of light; a gleam. [Obs.] Chaucer.
Leme, v. i.
Definition: To shine. [Obs.] Piers Plowman.
LEME
Leme, n. Etym: [OE. leem, leme, leam, AS. leóma light, brightness; akin to E. light, n. sq. root122.]
Definition: A ray or glimmer of light; a gleam. [Obs.] Chaucer.
Leme, v. i.
Definition: To shine. [Obs.] Piers Plowman.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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