In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
LEPRAS
LEPRA
Le"pra, n. Etym: [L. See Leper.] (Med.)
Definition: Leprosy.
Note: The term lepra was formerly given to various skin diseases, the leprosy of modern authors being Lepra Arabum. See Leprosy.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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ALEWIFE
(noun) shad-like food fish that runs rivers to spawn; often salted or smoked; sometimes placed in genus Pomolobus
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