In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
showery, rainy
(adjective) (of weather) wet by periods of rain; “showery weather”; “rainy days”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
rainiest
superlative form of rainy: most rainy
• Isratine, Raisinet, Tiresian, inertias, raisinet
Source: Wiktionary
Rain"y, a. Etym: [AS. regenig.]
Definition: Abounding with rain; wet; showery; as, rainy day or season.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
12 April 2025
(adjective) (used of eyes) lacking liveliness; “empty eyes”; “a glassy stare”; “his eyes were glazed over with boredom”
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.