In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
OGLED
Verb
ogled
simple past tense and past participle of ogle
Anagrams
• Le God, Lodge, e-gold, glode, golde, lodge
Source: Wiktionary
OGLE
O"gle (og'l), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Ogled; p. pr. & vb. n. Ogling.] Etym: [From a Dutch word corresponding to G. äugeln to ogle, fr. auge eye; cf. D. ooglonken to ogle, OD. oogen to cast sheep's eyes upon, ooge eye. See Eye.]
Definition: To view or look at with side glances, as in fondness, or with a design to attract notice. And ogling all their audience, ere they speak. Dryden.
O"gle, n.
Definition: An amorous side glance or look. Byron.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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