In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MAVIS
Etymology
Coined in the end of the 19th century from a poetical name for the song thrush.
Proper noun
Mavis
A female given name from English.
Usage notes
• Fairly popular in the U.K. in the 1930s.
Anagrams
• amvis
Etymology
Noun
mavis (plural mavises)
Song thrush.
Anagrams
• amvis
Source: Wiktionary
Ma"vis (ma"vîs), n. Etym: [F. mauvis, Arm. milvid, milfid, milc'hhouid, Corn. melhuez.] (Zoöl.)
Definition: The European throstle or song thrush (Turdus musicus).
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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