In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MIRKEST
MIRK
Mirk, a. Etym: [See Murky.]
Definition: Dark; gloomy; murky. Spenser. Mrs. Browning.
Mirk, n.
Definition: Darkness; gloom; murk. "In mirk and mire." Longfellow.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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