In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
NESTLING
nestling, baby bird
(noun) young bird not yet fledged
child, kid, youngster, minor, shaver, nipper, small fry, tiddler, tike, tyke, fry, nestling
(noun) a young person of either sex; âshe writes books for childrenâ; âtheyâre just kidsâ; ââtiddlerâ is a British term for youngsterâ
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology 1
Noun
nestling (plural nestlings)
A small, young bird that is still confined to the nest.
Synonym: quab
(obsolete) A nest; a receptacle.
Etymology 2
Verb
nestling
present participle of nestle
Noun
nestling (plural nestlings)
The act of one who nestles.
Anagrams
• slenting
Source: Wiktionary
Nes"tling. n.
1. A young bird which has not abandoned the nest. Piers Plowman.
2. A nest; a receptacle. [Obs.] Bacon.
Nes"tling, a.
Definition: Newly hatched; being yet in the nest.
NESTLE
Nes"tle, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Nestled; p. pr. & vb. n. Nestling.] Etym: [AS. nestlian.]
1. To make and occupy a nest; to nest. [Obs.] The kingfisher ... nestles in hollow banks. L'Estrange.
2. To lie close and snug, as a bird in her nest; to cuddle up; to settle, as in a nest; to harbor; to take shelter. Their purpose was to fortify in some strong place of the wild country, and there nestle till succors came. Bacon.
3. To move about in one's place, like a bird when shaping the interior of her nest or a young bird getting close to the parent; as, a child nestles.
Nes"tle, v. t.
Definition: To house, as in a nest.
2. To cherish, as a bird her young.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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