In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PEERY
Proper noun
Peery (plural Peerys)
A surname.
Statistics
• According to the 2010 United States Census, Peery is the 7224th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 4620 individuals. Peery is most common among White (86.99%) individuals.
Anagrams
• Peyer, pyree
Etymology 1
Adjective
peery (comparative more peery or peerier, superlative most peery or peeriest)
(rare) That tends to peer; prying, inquisitive, curious.
(rare) Of or pertaining to peers or the peerage.
Etymology 2
Noun
peery (plural peeries)
(Scotland) spinning top
Anagrams
• Peyer, pyree
Source: Wiktionary
Peer"ie, Peer"y, a. Etym: [See 1st Peer, 2.]
Definition: Inquisitive; suspicious; sharp. [Prov. Eng. & Scot.] "Two peery gray eyes." Sir W. Scott.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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