In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
oxymel (plural oxymels)
(historical, medicine) A mixture of honey, water, and vinegar, boiled to a syrup, sometimes mixed with herbs or spices.
• Moxley
Source: Wiktionary
Ox"y*mel, n. Etym: [L. oxymeli, Gr. (Med.)
Definition: A mixture of honey, water, vinegar, and spice, boiled to a sirup. Sir T. Elyot.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 December 2024
(noun) Australian tree having hard white timber and glossy green leaves with white flowers followed by one-seeded glossy blue fruit
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.