In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MARAS
Noun
Maras
plural of Mara
Anagrams
• Amars, Asmar, SRAAM, Samar, Samra, maars, rasam, sarma, āśram
Noun
maras
plural of mara
Anagrams
• Amars, Asmar, SRAAM, Samar, Samra, maars, rasam, sarma, āśram
Source: Wiktionary
MARA
Ma"ra, n. Etym: [Skr. mara.] (Hind. Myth.)
Definition: The principal or ruling evil spirit. E. Arnold.
Ma"ra, n. Etym: [Icel. mara nightmare, an ogress. See Nightmare.] (Norse Myth.)
Definition: A female demon who torments people in sleep by crouching on their chests or stomachs, or by causing terrifying visions.
Ma"ra, n. (Zoöl.)
Definition: The Patagonian cavy (Dolichotis Patagonicus.)
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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