In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
quadrats
plural of quadrat
Source: Wiktionary
Quad"rat, n. Etym: [F. quadrat, cadrat. See Quadrate.]
1. (Print.)
Definition: A block of type metal lower than the letters, -- used in spacing and in blank lines. [Abbrev. quad.]
2. An old instrument used for taking altitudes; -- called also geometrical square, and line of shadows.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
30 April 2024
(verb) treat carefully; “He nursed his injured back by lying in bed several hours every afternoon”; “He nursed the flowers in his garden and fertilized them regularly”
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.