In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MERIDE
Mer"ide ( or ), n. Etym: [Gr. (Biol.)
Definition: A permanent colony of cells or plastids which may remain isolated, like Rotifer, or may multiply by gemmation to form higher aggregates, termed zoides. Perrier.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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