In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
liegers
plural of lieger
• Geisler, Giesler, Reigels, Reigles, Riegels, Riegles, Seigler, Siegler, leigers, reigles, riegels
Source: Wiktionary
Lie"ger, n. Etym: [See Leger, Ledger.]
Definition: A resident ambassador. [Obs.] See Leger. Denham.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
15 April 2025
(adjective) marked by or promising bad fortune; “their business venture was doomed from the start”; “an ill-fated business venture”; “an ill-starred romance”; “the unlucky prisoner was again put in irons”- W.H.Prescott
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.