In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MEERING
MEER
Meer, a.
Definition: Simple; unmixed. See Mere, a. [Obs.]
Meer, n.
Definition: See Mere, a lake.
Meer, n.
Definition: A boundary. See Mere.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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