In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
LUMBRICI
LUMBRICUS
Lum"bri*cus, n. Etym: [L. See Lumbric.] (Zoöl.)
Definition: A genus of annelids, belonging to the Oligochæta, and including the common earthworms. See Earthworm.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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