In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
RIBAUDRED
Adjective
ribaudred (comparative more ribaudred, superlative most ribaudred)
(obsolete) filthy; obscene; ribald
Source: Wiktionary
Rib"aud*red, Rib"aud*rous, a.
Definition: Filthy; obscene; ribald. [Obs.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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7 November 2024
ERASE
(verb) remove by or as if by rubbing or erasing; “Please erase the formula on the blackboard--it is wrong!”
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