In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
NORTHEASTERLIES
Noun
northeasterlies
plural of northeasterly
Source: Wiktionary
NORTHEASTERLY
North`east"er*ly, a.
Definition: Pertaining to the northeast; toward the northeast, or coming from the northeast.
North`east"er*ly, adv.
Definition: Toward the northeast.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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