In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
mauthers
plural of mauther
• terumahs
Source: Wiktionary
Mau"ther, n. Etym: [Cf. AS. mæg a maid.] [Also spelled mawther, mother.]
Definition: A girl; esp., a great, awkward girl; a wench. [Prov. Eng.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
29 May 2025
(adjective) characterized by careful evaluation and judgment; “a critical reading”; “a critical dissertation”; “a critical analysis of Melville’s writings”
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.