In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MELDING
Verb
melding
present participle of meld
Noun
melding (plural meldings)
A composite or hybrid, the result of being melded.
Anagrams
• mingled
Source: Wiktionary
MELD
Meld, v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. Melded; p. pr. & vb. n. Melding.] [G. melden to announce.] (Card Playing)
Definition: In the game of pinochle, to declare or announce for a score; as, to meld a sequence.
Meld, n. (Card Playing)
Definition: Any combination or score which may be declared, or melded, in pinochle.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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