In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
RECIPES
Noun
recipes
plural of recipe
Anagrams
• piecers, pierces, precise
Source: Wiktionary
RECIPE
Rec"i*pe, n.; pl. Recipes. Etym: [L., imperative of recipere to take back, take in, receive. See Receive.]
Definition: A formulary or prescription for making some combination, mixture, or preparation of materials; a receipt; especially, a prescription for medicine.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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