In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
plebes
plural of plebe
• bleeps
Source: Wiktionary
Plebe, n. Etym: [F. plèbe, fr. L. plebs.]
1. The common people; the mob. [Obs.] The plebe with thirst and fury prest. Sylvester.
2. Etym: [Cf. Plebeian.]
Definition: A member of the lowest class in the military academy at West Point. [Cant, U.S.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
22 June 2025
(noun) an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.